Great overall condition, considering the age. IMPORTANT - - - ILLINOIS RESIDENTS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW GUN LAWS - After working with knife manufacturers, the United States Marine Corps adopted the 1219C2 design developed by Camillus Cutlery Company (of Camillus, New York, United States). In the past M3 knives were extremely hard to come by, prior to the release of thousands of them in the 1990's. These knives are very well marked and exhibit variations that all collectors adore. Newest Knife - Camillus WWII Fighting Knife. Made to cut overhead upside $90.00. $37. If you are interested in the Camillus M4 The washers for the handles were treated with a chemical before assembly to prevent rot, and the ox-blood color coating was applied after assembly. 2,017. PA 19301, SOLD - Sauer M30 Luftwaffe Survival Drilling - Capture Papers, SOLD - 1939 Mauser Banner Police Luger Rig - 2 Matching Magazines, Signed - Limited Edition Broomhandle Pistol Book 1 of 100, SOLD - 1908 DWM "Bulgarian Contract" Luger Pistol, SOLD - Early Production "Gas Trap" Garand, M-1, SOLD - SS Contract SS PPK - K Under -Matching Magazine. Opens in a new window or tab. The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States as its roots date back to 1876. On 9 December 1942, one year after the United States entered World War II, Union Cutlery submitted a Ka-Bar branded knife to the U.S. Marine Corps for issue to fighting personnel. When my scabbard wore, I'd put brown shoe polish & buff it, to keep it from drying out. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. $395.00 $355.00. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 6 3/4 carbon steel blade (11 1/2 overall length) Black phosphate coated blade, butt, guard and blood . Also on Saturday from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. USMC next to the current repro which graphically shows the difference. This is a USA Camillus #8 Sword Brand Deluxe. $169.00. IMPORTANT - - - OUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS - auction@willsullivanauction.com companies to design the Para knife. and the empty draws. Note the scabbards with and without sheet They were not made at the time of the Korean War - any used before 1960 would have been WW2 production. Force survival kit knife. Add to Favorites Vintage Camillus Pocket Knife . Original Item: Only One Available. With that in mind we find the knives were reproduced around the world as well as in this country. The first design used a threaded tang and nut to secure the handle and butt. Best Kukri: Cold Steel Spartan Folding Knife. U.S. Camillus Fighting Knife With 7 . ID's to JAMES CHRISTAKOS; WW2 US Navy Petty Officer Fireman 1st Class. Above we feature the Camillus USMC reproduction. SEE PICS STA-SHARP Mother of Pearl Lobster Knife measures 2 3/4" closed. Will Sullivan Auction reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. $60 for the first gun purchased, then $10 for each additional gun, regardless if you purchase a long gun or handgun. SKU: C47223 $850.00. Phone 734.386.1984. About 50% of the original blade finish remains, and there are no major chips or dings on the edge. For Sale By: Sanders Knives (Sanders Knives) View all items for sale by Sanders Knives. By VINTAGE SWORD BRAND CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO PEARL FOLDING POCKET EQUAL END PEN JACK KNIFE KNIVES OLD. 1 In Stock. The NORD number is for the US Navy contract it was produced under, which wasfor Mk 1 scabbards, and delivered between June 1944 and April 1945. It could have belonged to a WW2 vet. the Army needed one as well to replace the M2 pocket knife. bone and 1466 dozen made in stagged Rosewood. Our goal is to encourage collectors by providing honest descriptions, fair prices, and the best customer service. Camillus helped to design and develop what later became known as the USMC KA-BAR Fighting Knife. They were purchased in huge quantities . 5,252. VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII. S-5382 Half guard prototype with scaler back and 3 small This product is available for international shipping. These fighting knives were preferred . At A Glance: Our Top 5 Picks for Combat Knives and Military Fighting Knives in 2022. storage. Thick blade and two piece rivets were replaced with a thinner blade and solid spun rivets for the military. room when the company was auctioned off. Yes the Vietnam War lasted until 1975 but the majority of US combat The United States Navy soon adopted the 1219C2 design for service, designating it as "US Navy Utility Knife, Mark 2" and "USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife". The original leather scabbard is . or Best Offer +$17.10 shipping This link will bring you to AAPK's Camillus Collector specific discussion forum. Most of Mark 2 knives were used in the field as intended; named specimens in great condition are VERY hard to find nowadays this WW2 fighter will be a great addition to any collection. Hello I need help to identify this Camillus fighting knife. The design was not adopted. Original items: Only One Available. Based on the markings and photographs, I would agree with Gary's assessment as to the production timeframe. VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII. Mr. Christakos last resting place is Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA. $109.95. like the original and with a little bit of use can be made to look old real Visit our website for new treasures daily. 98% parkerized, excellent grips, Camillus US M3 Stacked Leather Trench Knife w/Leather Sheath- Blade Marked - Very Nice Unused Condition - 11 5/8 inches overall. The large guard is nickel This specimen was part of the first batch of new composition-materials model that had replaced the early-war all-leather scabbards. $225.00. I have 2 or 3 of them in the same date range and in near mint condition that I know I paid maybe between $40 - $80 for each one. ), You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Fighting Knife Commemorating The Battle Of Pearl Harbor U.S.A, WW2 CAMILLUS MK 2 FIGHTING KNIFE U.S.M.C. - There is a 15% Buyers Premium if paying by credit or debit card. Made for Sears & Roebucks. - IF YOU WILL BE PAYING BY CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER, YOU MUST EMAIL US BETWEEN SATURDAY, March 18th & MONDAY, March 20th at 5pm CST- auction@willsullivanauction.com. - Payment may be made in person or mailed to 501 MAIN ST., PO BOX 68, CARTHAGE, IL 62321 . Skipping ahead, the company went bankrupt in 2007 and then re-launched itself in 2009 featuring modern knives with titanium carbonitride coated blades. Add to Cart. for great photos and full text on telling them Get the best deals on Camillus Collectible Vintage Combat Knives when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. qualified technician to remove the surface rust and dirt on them. Thread starter Col Defender; Start date Aug 21, 2012; Col Defender. See Auction Information for full details.". it dates from near the end of the date range shown above. The MKII is considered one of the all-time great combat knife designs. It is WW II era and dual tang marked and etched. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. This is the factory reference / MARK 1on the ricasso and CAMILLUS / N.Y.on the reverse. Master blade near mint with light snap.A dot stamped on back tang.Pen blade in same condition.Very nice brown bone Camillus USA Safari Series CSS-1 Cape Buffalo Cocobolo Knife in Box - Cocobolo Wood Handles - No Cracks - NS Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Condition Camillus NY USA CCC-4 Bone Classic Cartridge Bone .257 ROBERTS Banana Trapper Knife in Box - Bone Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Camillus NY USA CCC-2 Bone Classic Cartridge 30-30 WIN Knife in Box - Bone Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Camillus NY USA CCC-1 Bone Classic Cartridge 45-70 Gov't. For Sale By: Nildraga. VINTAGE SWORD BRAND CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO PEARL FOLDING POCKET EQUAL END PEN JACK KNIFE KNIVES OLD. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, A+ WWII US Fighting Knife EGW Bowie Large Army USMC USN, CAMILLUS N.Y. USMC MARK 2 (GUARD MARKED) W.W. II FIGHTING KNIFE c. 1940S, Orig WW2 USMC Camillus MK2 Fighting Knife Sharpened Blade No Sheath Marine Corps, MODIFIED Vintage USMC Camillus MKII Fighting KABAR Combat BUTTER Knife+ Sheath, WW2 KABAR USMC MARKED CAMILLUS FIGHTING KNIFE W/ LEATHER SCABBARD MARINE CORPS, US USMC WWII KA-BAR Type Fighting Knife W/ US NAVY Scabbard, WW2 KABAR USMC CAMILLUS MK 1 FIGHTING KNIFE EARLY CAMPAIGN MKI NAVY MARKED USN, WWII ? Very nice condition piece all solid with bery little use apparent. Co.with a stylizedV Plogo. Add to Cart Ka-Bar Kukri . knife. piece, they were never made in WW II. The leather handle is original and in tact. Original navy-gray NORD composition scabbard was made by Victory Plastics division of Beckwith Manufacturing (B.M. By the end of 1961 the specification was changed from 9 rivets to 7 as is shown on your dark Utica. brass pins holding stagged bone over black plastic liners. At some point the Post WWII scabbards also changed from an ox blood color to black. $275.00. More Info . Model number 5686. KA-BAR Knives are a favourite of adventurers, survivalists, outdoor sportsmen and, of course, knife collectors who know that their knife deserves a place in their collection. $44.99 The basic M4 bayonet design became the basis for subsequent U.S. M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. I also personally packed these knives up inch Mark 2 with a M3 pommel. Any Daniel Winkler, a bladesmith with nearly 50 years of knife making experience, was approached in 2006 by special operators from the U.S. Army and Navy's Special Missions Units.Their increasing demand for reliable tools required particular specifications that other knives lacked. The scabbard is used but it is in 100% serviceable condition. Pal would use both the "Blade Company" and . More Info . Camillus Arvo 7.5" Assisted Open Knife #19479. The blade is stamped USMC and "Camillus NY", which is the earlier variation used in the first year of production. . knife for training and issue. Our Terms Are Very Simple And Easy To Understand, So Please Read Them Fully Before Bidding .. The best way to ensure an item is yours is to purchase it directly off the website. $31.99. This is the guard-marked type with a plain unmarked blade. Here are some ways to identify a fake Camillus knife: The tang stamps are all over the place; There is a mix of lower and uppercase letters; The font is a bit off; Short and curved false edge (as opposed to the long sweeping false edge of the WWII knife) Scabbards are marked with Eagle, Globe and Anchor. I date its manufacture to before 1974 because, in 1974 the "NY" stamped after the town name of Camillus was discontinued. 7 day inspection period on all website purchases. Dated 10/30/1941. Hello, I was hoping that someone may be able to help me date this nice old Camillus knife I picked up a couple of weeks ago. $10.55 shipping. Although the original design failed to meet USMC requirements, the company was able to work with the Marine . The automatic action is strong and opens blade but lock does not engage. Bidders are required to register with proper identification prior to bidding and must use the number issued to them when bidding. The scabbard is stamped J. CHRISTAKOS on both sides in large block letters James Christakos (04/04/1929-12/13/2006) was the US Navy Petty Officer Fireman 1st Class. However, I cannot tell from the photographs presented whether the leather handle is 'oxblood' colored or black nor can I tell whether the leather of the scabbard is black or a really dark brown or a lighter brown/tan that is heavily soiled through use and age. This is an early Marbles design with a Simply put the M3 was made for the collector to chase. Another Kent with stagged Rosewood, brass pins and etched. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. The leather handle is original and in tact. This link will bring you to a reference list of shields used on Camillus knives. TrueDuckEmporium From shop TrueDuckEmporium. About as plain as you can get, this is a prototype paring Pal was established in 1935 as a cutlery company, specializing in kitchen implements. Camillus Bombat 6" Pocket Knife #19484. and special units so many time we almost gave up the argument on the subject. The knife was designed in 1942 and officially issued on a selective basis to the Marines, with priority to elite units such as the Raiders. The Bayonet-Knife M4 was adopted in 1944 for use with the caliber .30 M1 Carbine. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. Dismiss, WW2 era American large "theater" fighting knife, 7.75" dagger blade; original hand-made leather scabbard, WW2 era American "theater" fighter made from 225Q Cattaraugus Quartermaster knife; original leather scabbard. View as Grid List. All Federal & State Gun Laws/ holding periods apply. Its brand name and intellectual property rights were purchased by Acme United Corporation, which re-launched the Camillus brand in May 2009 using modern materials. with their design. JMR Collectibles, LLC The knife is about 12 / 30.5 cm overall; blued blade is about 6-15/16 /17.7 cm. Based on color, and pics of others that were dyed or darkened. Listed here we will discuss a few items that Registering through Proxibid requires a valid credit card as a security measure. For Sale By: . USA WW2 scarce USMC-designated MK2 Camillus Mark 2 fighting knife, early blade-marked type, original USMC-marked leather scabbard. In late 1943 the knife was redesigned and the handle and butt were retained by a single pin through the butt and tang. The scabbard is theearly MK1 version, very similar in construction to the M8 scabbard for the M3 fighting knife, with athermoplastic impregnated cotton fabric body, metal throat, and canvas frog and securing strap.