Remington Hawkbill- Norfolk and Western

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Remington Hawkbill- Norfolk and Western

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Anyone seen this before? This looks a commemorative /SFO for the Norfolk and Western railroad

The knife appears to be a derivative of an R703, but with the black plastic N&W scales, single hawksbill blade .

Given the great condition , scales, and N&W recent history, believe this is a Camillus produced knife

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Strange looking blade. Does the blade profile look original? Certainly not an original Remington profile.
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Never seen that profile. The kick looks undisturbed. No pattern number". Do you think it's authentic? Like to see a pic of the closed knife. Thanks. O'.
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The edge looks original

Here’s some other pics.. The fit/finish is what I’d call par for the later in life Camillus run prior to their closure, but is pretty tight snap with half stop
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Thanks for the pics. Its an odd one. ?? J.O'.
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