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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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This isn't my knife. It's in a local auction. Thoughts on the knife and ballpark value would be appreciated. Sorry for the bad pic - it's all they offer and why I'd like opinions. Also, they just say old pocketknife with no other description.

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Valuable 1930’s Remington bullet utility knife when in mint condition , that one is just average , I would say 500-800 if the bone isn’t cracked and the blades have good snap .
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ScoutKnives wrote: Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:38 pm Valuable 1930’s Remington bullet utility knife when in mint condition , that one is just average , I would say 500-800 if the bone isn’t cracked and the blades have good snap .
Thank you. I thought that's what it was. The bad thing about these online auctions is you get one picture and no description. It's 50 miles to go to the preview. If you get there to pick it up and the back handle is cracked, they tell you that you should have came to the preview. I don't bid high on these. People that live close and go to the preview have a huge advantage.
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Looks like a buyer beware. Too bad you are 50 miles away.

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Voyles does the same thing with his auctions, also everything is graded "near mint" even if a scale is missing. So I stopped following his auctions. I can only imagine what pristine Bullet knives are going for these days . . . ::mdm::
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That knife sold for $540.00 and drew more than 50 bids..
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Not a bargain but still a good price .

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I should have added that with tax and commission there was 23% added to the auction price. I think only 2 people were bidding once it got past about $300.00.
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