Winchester Bumble Bee knife

[Jamaicajim]

Hi all, I’m new to this forum and could use a little help identifying and dating a Winchester knife. I believe the body is made of yellow/black stripped Celluloid or Pyremite. It measures 3 3/8” closed. There is some pitting on the blade but mostly by the tang stamp. The stamp is on one side of one blade only. No other markings unless worn off.

 

[herisson]

I'm quite sure this is the place for your concern :
https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/bernard-levines-knife-collecting-identification.691/

And you will need to join a picture.

 

[Jamaicajim]

Dummy me hasn’t figured out how to attach a photo yet from my IPad.

 

[herisson]

Go to Tech Support, there are several tutorials on how to upload an image with your post.
https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/tech-support-general-q-a-site-feedback-more.679/

 

[Jamaicajim]

Here is the link to the photo. I will post another of the trade mark.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/186288085@N06/549u1f

 

[Jamaicajim]

Https://www.flickr.com/gp/18628805@N06/GgVMv4

 

[Jamaicajim]

Correction to last link.

Https://www.flickr.com/gp/186288085@N06/GgVMv4

 

[lambertiana]

According to Goins, if the stamp is on only one blade it dates to 1932-1942.

 

[Jamaicajim]

Thanks, does that trade mark signify pre WW2 normally? Is it a common knife and do you have an idea of a round about value?

 

[JBC6650]

Thanks, does that trade mark signify pre WW2 normally? Is it a common knife and do you have an idea of a round about value?

You'll need a Gold level membership for that question.

 

[Jamaicajim]

thanks

Is it the Value question I’ll need a Gold level to get an answer?

Is it a common or rare knife?

 

[flylock]

I don't remember seeing to many of the yellow and black celluloid handles. Many collectors stay away from the celluloid though because they gas out and deteriorate so often.

 

[Jamaicajim]

Very interesting, thanks

 

[lambertiana]

thanks

Is it the Value question I’ll need a Gold level to get an answer?

Is it a common or rare knife?

Yes, it is the value question that requires a gold membership. You could always look at the bay to see what they have been going with, but these are not terribly common so it might be difficult to find a similar knife that sold recently.