Remington R1225 original or not?

nc_atv · Post by **nc_atv** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:31 pm

Hi, I'm very new to this site. I wanted to try and check up on a knife that a friend is having me sell on eBay. He gave me what he thought was accurate information but someone sent me a message and said this is not an actual vintage knife. I'm really trying to be accurate when selling stuff so I'm seeking some expert advise on whether this knife is actually an original.
The eBay link is: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Remington-B ... dZViewItem

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

BTW: I found a photo of what looks like this exact knife on the Remington Research page.

PA Knives · Post by **PA Knives** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 3:06 pm

I moved this in hopes of getting you a quicker answer.

agteacher2 · Post by **agteacher2** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:22 pm

I'm no expert but you may want to look at these pictures they are very similar to yours

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/rem ... knives.php

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/rem ... mpings.php

Maybe this will help!

Jeff

nc_atv · Post by **nc_atv** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:44 pm

The pictures do look like mine - alot like mine.

I used this site when I researched the knife before listing it for sale. The guy who emailed me said that the etch has been engraved with a laser, instead of the acid etch that the old knives have...

I have no idea myself of what method was used pre-1940 or how to tell. I was hoping someone here would know.

He also said the knife I have does not have the correct number of pins for an original R1225 jack knife. However the knife in the picture on the reserach pages has 3 pins just like mine.

remington collector · Post by **remington collector** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 2:11 am

Heres a picture of an original 1225, 4 1/4" long closed, 6 pins per handle, crest shield. I watched your knife the last time it was listed. It would easily be worth twice the opening bid if it were the real deal. But I'm certain its a recently made knife.

Bryan · Post by **Bryan** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:22 am

For anyone who uses the research portion of this site...

I can not gurantee the authenticity of the pictured knives. I try my best to put up accurate info, but I've been known to be wrong about a lot of things. If anybody runs into some incorrect information, I would very much appreciate if you could let me know. I'll get on removing the 1225 asap. It appears to be an incorrect knife.

Bryan

remington collector · Sat Jan 28, 2006 12:44 pm

Good call Bryan, the 1225 that was pictured was not a pre 40 Remington. A lack of of a shield , the polish of the blades, the fit of the plastic handles, the rounded protuded pin heads, were all give aways that the knife was of recent manufacture. Whom ever made the repro 1225 also made a 1125 that is very similiar . So if anyone sees one , rest assured that it is not vintage either. Remington never made a 1125.

nc_atv · Post by **nc_atv** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 1:35 pm

Thanks for the assistance. I'm in the process of revising the listing. Any good reference books that you would reccommend?

remington collector · Post by **remington collector** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 2:17 pm

1. Remington Knives Past and Present by Ron Stewart + Roy Ritchie.
2. American Premium Guide to Knives + Razors I.D. + value by Jim Sargent.
3. The Standard Knife Collectors Guide by Stewart + Ritchie.
4. Levines Guide to Knives and Their Values.
5. The IBCA price guide to Antique Knives by Bruce Voyles.
These are just a few of the cutlery books I have, but these are the most informative and user friendly. On a side note, I have been sharing some info, pictures, of some Remington knives, display cases, rolls, boxes, catalogs and other memorabilia that should appear in Stewarts and Ritchies 2nd edition of their Remington book.