Researching old Boker Barlows - I need your help

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I'm doing a little research on Boker barlow knives for a blog post. I'm trying to identify ways to tell the age of the barlow knives.
The other Boker knives have tang stamps to help determine age. Not so much for the barlows. The older ones have only the pattern number stamped on the main blade. (i.e.: 492, 493, 494, 495)
Do you have pics of your old Boker barlow to share? If so, include a description of handle material, liner material, and number of pins in the handle.
Thanks,
-Blue
http://api.ning.com/files/Dpr0ksvIQqbx5l0YYvFcX3TjT7WAP6qyjeoWhXkn0R-2dJfeqbA6jaON9xS*G31DR5HMOrmfrN9xrI5SRCz9NTAIG9CQ4HA5/bokerbarlow3.jpg
 
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My 494 with sheepsfoot blade. The small one is broken, and I'm on the hunt for one that I can use for parts.



 
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Nice one Daddyo.
Do you have an idea as to the age?
I'm guessing late 1960's to mid 1970's.
Looks like a delrin handle. Only two pins holding the delrin handles usually. The earlier bone handles (as well as the newer ones) have three pins.
 
Update: Today I had a very nice conversation with Mr. Eugene Blankenship of Milan, Tennessee. Boker Knife Co. gave me his name and number after I inquired about how to have my broken pen blade replaced. Apparently he is the man to see for Boker knife repair.

I am sending him my knife tomorrow and he will replace the broken blade, sharpen both, clean it up, oil it, and return it to me. I'm excited!
 
Got my knife back from "The Knife Doctor" today. Had no idea it was coming, so it was a nice surprise.

Here it is all spiffed up with the replacement pen blade:











 
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