Camillus Lockback

The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States with roots dating back to 1876. The company manufactured Camillus branded knives and was a prolific contractor for other knife brands up until its last days in 2007 when the company filed for bankruptcy.
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Spectrum
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Camillus Lockback

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I won this Camillus lockback on eBay just after the factory closing. I cannot recall seeing another like it and think that maybe these were introduced near the end of production. The scales are rosewood and there is a nickel silver oval inlay on one side. I got it in new condition but without any box. The second photo shows it along with a Camillus Craftsman medium lockback for size comparison.
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Spectrum, here is a "Remington" that I have that looks a lot like yours.(tell me it's not chinese)

I actually like the knife, except for the slabs. I'd prefer cork to what's on there.(tell me it's camillus)

It's stamped R-17. ........The cartridges are 32 auto........
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I have a similar Camillus with Zytel handles.
I will have to post a pic when I get a chance.
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I like the mix of old school rosewood scales and tactical blade, really neat looking !

Hmm, going to have to start looking for one of them......... :mrgreen:
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Thanks for the responses, gentlemen. FRJ: I am not an expert but I am very certain that Camillus made your Remington cartridge knife. I haven't seen one with a blade like that before but Camillus made many styles of knives under the Remington name.
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I have one like that except the oval shield on mine is pewter and has a standing image of George Washington. Very sorry but I don't have a pic of it. Please guys don't start yellin' at me. My wife's outta town with our camera.
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