Old Buck 112 with a rounded body?

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Fisting_Chili

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Hey all,
Came across an old Buck 112 that has a rounded body instead of the squarish type you see in newer ones. Any ideas how old? Any info?
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Thanks!
 
It looks very similar to one I own that I bought in 1972 as I recall. My model is stamped exactly like yours if I'm not mistaken. I'll check here in a minute to be sure though.

STR
 
There is a sticky at the top of this forum by Joe Houser with all the 112 data you should need. But, you have a pre-dot 112 three liner that's been modified with rounding of the bolsters. I can't see any inlay rivets so the wood may not be original.

1972/73 Version 3 with Sequa Wood and two inlay rivets, three line stamp.
1973 Version 4 with Macassar Ebony and two inlay rivets, three line stamp.

You likely have a 4th Version with the inlay rivets sanded off. But its one or the other. gw
 
Well, no not exactly the same. I mean it is the same with no dots but my "BUCK" is a bolder deeper looking lettering and your USA is almost touching the 112. On mine there is a distinct gap between them. Also that one shown is much rounder and has no brass pins in the wood that I see. Mine has two. I think its probably older than mine. While I could not swear I bought mine in 72 if it wasn't 72 it was 74 but just because I bought it then doesn't mean it wasn't older stock either. Whatever I have is from the early 70s I know that and yours looks older so it may actually be one from the mid to late 60s or one thats been modified for all I know. Mine has been modified also but not in the same way. I simply added a thumb stud and pocket clip to mine years ago and did away with the leather sheath after wearing it out.

Be interesting to find out.

STR
 

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Someone did a lot of work on that.

Nice knife with some history behind it.
 
Flatlander1963 said:
There is a sticky at the top of this forum by Joe Houser with all the 112 data you should need. But, you have a pre-dot 112 three liner that's been modified with rounding of the bolsters. I can't see any inlay rivets so the wood may not be original.

1972/73 Version 3 with Sequa Wood and two inlay rivets, three line stamp.
1973 Version 4 with Macassar Ebony and two inlay rivets, three line stamp.

You likely have a 4th Version with the inlay rivets sanded off. But its one or the other. gw
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I'm constantly amazed by the knowledge base on this forum, thank you! I'll go look at the sticky above (should have done that first, but forgot).
 
Flatlander1963 said:
There is a sticky at the top of this forum by Joe Houser with all the 112 data you should need. But, you have a pre-dot 112 three liner that's been modified with rounding of the bolsters. I can't see any inlay rivets so the wood may not be original.

1972/73 Version 3 with Sequa Wood and two inlay rivets, three line stamp.
1973 Version 4 with Macassar Ebony and two inlay rivets, three line stamp.

You likely have a 4th Version with the inlay rivets sanded off. But its one or the other. gw
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I guess that would be 73 huh, 5 different 72's would be alot
 
Fisting_Chili said:
I'm constantly amazed by the knowledge base on this forum, thank you! I'll go look at the sticky above (should have done that first, but forgot).
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Can you see any tiny pins from the rivets? The head should be gone but if its original wood the pin should remain or a pin hole possibly filled. If none of that, I'd say different wood. Its hard to tell with these pictures.

Care to try for some high resolution pics for the inlay?
 
Flatlander1963 said:
Can you see any tiny pins from the rivets? The head should be gone but if its original wood the pin should remain or a pin hole possibly filled. If none of that, I'd say different wood. Its hard to tell with these pictures.

Care to try for some high resolution pics for the inlay?
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Hi,
can you explain what part you want a pic of like I'm a 5th grader? Lol, thanks
 
Fisting_Chili said:
Hi,
can you explain what part you want a pic of like I'm a 5th grader? Lol, thanks
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Chili,

The inlay is the wood handles. I keep looking at the pictures you've shown us and I just can't see a pin. Also, the SS rocker rivet looks like it will slide back and forth. Can you push it from one side to the other?

Also, I can't decide what I really think that wood looks like.

So if you could get us a real clear close up picture of the wood that would be great. Maybe mid-day on the deck out of direct sunlight might do the trick! ;)
 
Flatlander1963 said:
Chili,

The inlay is the wood handles. I keep looking at the pictures you've shown us and I just can't see a pin. Also, the SS rocker rivet looks like it will slide back and forth. Can you push it from one side to the other?

Also, I can't decide what I really think that wood looks like.

So if you could get us a real clear close up picture of the wood that would be great. Maybe mid-day on the deck out of direct sunlight might do the trick! ;)
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er...SS Rocker Rivet? What is that? Sorry such a dunce, but thats why I'm asking you guys/gals! :)

Camera died on me but will charge overnight. Will get some better pics tomorrow, thanks!
 
Fisting_Chili said:
er...SS Rocker Rivet? What is that? Sorry such a dunce, but thats why I'm asking you guys/gals! :)

Camera died on me but will charge overnight. Will get some better pics tomorrow, thanks!
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Stick around and you'll pick up a lot of info.

I looked closely at 300's lightening of the picture and I can't see any pins or filled in pin holes. The wood looks different than ebony.

It could by a mod by someone with some tools and talent for such things or it could be a in-house employee project. Buck has let employees do personal project knives over the years as recognition awards over the years so it could be an employee alteration.

In any case it looks to be really well done.
Still would like to know if the rocker rivet is solid or moves with pressure (SS pin in the wood)? Thanks g
 
It's hard to tell, but to me the wood looks like the older ebony that was used in the late 60s and early 70s.

If not that.....I don't have another guess.

Very unique and desirable knife.
 
Flatlander1963 said:
What cha talkin about Fritz??? ;):D
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From Joes sheets, gives impression that all 1st and 2nd Catagory are in 72, but of course the next Cat starts in 74 so the 2nd Catagory 3rd var would likely be in 73

Buck Ranger, Model 112 Timeline 1972 to 1986

Category I, Inverted stamp: BUCK, U.S.A., May 1972

Version 1. Left hand stamp, brass spring holder, black micarta inlays, two small, (less than 1/16”) brass inlay rivets and stainless rocker rivet.

Version 2. Same as above except now a stainless spring holder.

Category II, Stamped BUCK, 112, U.S.A. 1972

Version 1. Left hand stamp, stainless spring holder, black micarta inlays, two brass inlay rivets and stainless rocker rivet.

Version 2. Same as above except inlays are Segua wood.

Version 3. Same as above except inlays are Macasar Ebony wood.

Category III, Stamped BUCK, *112*, U.S.A. 1974 to 1980
 
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Flatlander1963 said:
Stick around and you'll pick up a lot of info.

I looked closely at 300's lightening of the picture and I can't see any pins or filled in pin holes. The wood looks different than ebony.

It could by a mod by someone with some tools and talent for such things or it could be a in-house employee project. Buck has let employees do personal project knives over the years as recognition awards over the years so it could be an employee alteration.

In any case it looks to be really well done.
Still would like to know if the rocker rivet is solid or moves with pressure (SS pin in the wood)? Thanks g
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Ok so I picked up the knife, tried pressing on the pin. Solid. Tried wiggling the wood to see if it was loose. Solid. Tried wiggling the blade. Solid. Waiting for a bit more sunlight by me to take updated pics for you all.

Thanks for all the info!
 
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