The Queen #56 "Coke Bottle" Pattern

[bdev]

Here's a pattern that's not talked about that often. The Queen #56 "Coke Bottle" or officially called the Swell Center.
These are the only two that I own.....as of now.
One has Winterbottom Composite handles with a blade etch, no tang stamp, circa 1961-71 (probably early 60's).
The other was made in 1983 and has bone handles. In the 80's, Queen used different pattern numbers. This one is 6140.
It's a 3 1/2" pattern.

If you have any, please post them.

[treefarmer]

Bruno,
You would think the "powers that were" would have maintained the old pattern numbers. Have the new owners changed back to the old numbers?
Am I correct in assuming there are two different colors of the imitation Winterbottom handles. The gray/black and now the red/brn one you have posted. I've been under the impression these handles were made of Delrin.
Treefarmer

[bdev]

Bruno,
You would think the "powers that were" would have maintained the old pattern numbers. Have the new owners changed back to the old numbers?
Am I correct in assuming there are two different colors of the imitation Winterbottom handles. The gray/black and now the red/brn one you have posted. I've been under the impression these handles were made of Delrin.
Treefarmer

treefarmer,
Queen still maintains the original numbers in their basic patterns. You can see this in their new catalog. #19 is still a trapper, #03 is still a small sleeveboard, #39 is still a large folding hunter etc.... etc.....

When Queen first started using Delrin (they are made of Delrin), they had an issue with the dye turning colors. Mostly purple and orange. They fixed this in the early 60's. I have a few number 10's that have an orange color to them.

[treefarmer]

Thanks for the info!
Treefarmer