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The Remington Corporation and the knives that they built have influenced the U.S. cutlery industry more than nearly any other manufacturer. From the time America was settled, to the end of WWI, American knife companies struggled to compete with Britain and German imports, but events that occurred during and after the First World War led to a great change in this phenomenon. Unprecedented opportunities arose, and Remington stepped up to seize the moment. In the process, they created some of today's most prized collectables. In an ironic twist, the next World War played the greatest role in ending the company’s domination of the industry.
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::handshake:: Jerry, you without doubt have one of the best original Remington knife collections that I have viewed. Not only is the condition of your knives in top quality but you have acquired some of the more rare and desirable patterns that are impressive to look at. Thank you for showing such beauty in what Remington produced in it's hay-day.

You asked a question that most would say is "stirrin' the pot!" "Is the round shield officially a bullet pattern?"
Some would argue no because it is not the side profile of A Remington cartridge and some would argue it is because it was a primer view of the head section of the cartridge. Personally speaking, Remington did not advertise them as Bullet knives but for the knife's usefulness regarding what they were made to be used for, example, hunting, fishing, camping, the many uses needed in the labor force in general. It wasn't until the 1980's when Remington used specific marketing ploys to sell more Remington rifles and came up with the Bullet knife poster by L.W. Duke and limited edition reproduction "Bullet Knives" made by Camillus for Remington. it was excepted at the time that the bullet round shield and the bullet profile shield were all "Bullet Knives".
I personally view them in that capacity as well and I believe that Mel Brewster in his books on the Remington Bullet Knife also viewed them as one in the same.

Thanks again for the look see in your collection I do love it! Rocky ::nod:: ::tu:: ::drool::
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Rocky, thank you for the kind words and thank you for noticing! ::handshake:: Your Remington collection is very nice as well, especially your fixed blades. Like you, I appreciate the quality workmanship, materials, and aesthetic found in Remington's vintage knives.

It is a challenge to find good Remington examples, as you are probably well aware:) . There are 3 Bullets that I still need to complete the full set: R1128, R1173, R4466. I believe the R1128 and R1173 are achievable as they pop up occasionally and regrettably I have let some nice ones get away. I have never seen a R4466 so I am not optimistic about finding one.

In addition to the bullets, my Remington collecting interest is driven by the condition of the knife - I like any Remington pattern in good condition. Fortunately there aren't very many so I don't buy very many :)

I also collect vintage Case knives and try to focus on just a few patterns (30, 45, 050, 65, 72, 76, 94) as a means to "control" my knife purchases.
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Ok Jerry here ya go. This antique dealer states that this is an original Mint condition Remington R4466
Baby Bullet knife. He has a very high price on the sell ticket. Tell me what you think, I am always the skeptic with this kind of money involved. Rocky
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That picture does not look like stag. It is a real poor picture on my screen.

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Here's what one spose ta
l@@k like . . . I'm presuming
mine is a correct one..
That one pictured above
kinda smellie to me ::disgust::

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David, ::tu::

THIS WAS EDITED BY ME.OOPS ::dang::
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Harold, I have asked the seller to send specific pictures to me that will settle my questions. At first it looks like delrin but closer observation appears to be bone. Unsure... because the price tag is set high I need to see a lot more to say either way. At the moment it does not appear to be right. ::nod::

David maybe I was a little to quick to speak...you appear to be showing the larger muskrat R4353 at 4 1/4" closed". Does yours have the stamp R4466 and is it 3 3/4" closed? if so my humble apologies and I bow and drool at the same time. ::facepalm::
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Rocky, thanks for being an extra set of eyes and ears ::tu::

I tend to agree with the sentiments being expressed that the knife is questionable. I attached an edited and annotated picture that highlights my concerns.

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For comparison:
* added black & white "book" picture of original R4466
* added picture of modern reproduction R4466.
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I agree with you. The dealer is out of my state and with a price tag near passing out I think it has too many wrongs to be right. If Dave has it right maybe he'd sell his to you! Can I get a HET????? ::super_happy:: ::tu::
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Of course, MrB is the HET master so I'll provide a small het so I don't overstep :)

Here is my R4353. The second picture shows the pattern number. Dave will need to confirm, but I believe Dave's knife is a very fine original R4353. My primary reasons for saying that is the smooth bolster (instead of grooved) and what looks like high quality Remington bone instead of stag.

The R4353 and R4466 do look very similar.
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Thanks for the look see Jerry. I appreciate you sharing your info and pics. I too have the R4353 and agree with you in your previous statements and assessments. ::nod:: ::tu::
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I had just about quit collecting Remington's a few years ago, however, this year I've been having pretty good luck in picking up some affordable examples. Here they are:
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They are all very nice ::tu::
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Thanks MB, as you can see, they aren't perfect but I always get the feeling that somehow I'm preserving a little bit of history each time I take one out of circulation.
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My new project. Getting adds to match my knives.
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Ephemera can get expensive too ..................and addictive.
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I got that add for $4. The problem isn't the add. It's getting everything together that's in the add. My next one. I have the scout knife, model 24. Need the model 12 and sheath knife.
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I've posted this display a couple times. I keep moving different knives in and out but I think I finally have it to were I'll leave it be.
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At those prices I will take all of them. Great display.
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I would too
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I have the same display case , going to fill mine with Remington scout knives ::dang::
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That will be cool
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The old Remington sight has been pretty quiet. Thought I would post a couple of knives I picked up this weekend
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Really nice ones! ::tu::
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::clapping:: ::not_worthy:: ::tu:: Howdy men!! Just a quick stop in to say that you fellers have been posting some very beautiful knives and displays that would be the envy of any true Remington collector. Took me me a little while to catch up but it was worth it. Life is different since my wife and I are caring for each of our parents. Priorities and responsibilities have shifted dramatically. You love and honor as the good book says and cherish those you love while they are with you. Life seems short these days and there is never enough time day to day. Never the less keep on keep in' on cause you never know who might be watching and benefiting from the joys you share! God bless, Rocky
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