Queen Steel 440c ?

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I purchased a Queen Steel #9 Stockman pattern at a thrift store for ten bucks, in good condition. Two of the blades havent been sharpened. Its 440c and has Q79 stamped on it. Does the 79 denote the date of manufacture?

 

[Morrow]

I purchased a Queen Steel #9 Stockman pattern at a thrift store for ten bucks, in good condition. Two of the blades havent been sharpened. Its 440c and has Q79 stamped on it. Does the 79 denote the date of manufacture?

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that anwers me, thanks.