German Case Lockback Value?

[dcgm4]

Does anyone know approximately how much these usually sell for in today's market? It's a 3" German-made Case with stag scales, lightly carried with the original box. Thanks in advance.

[tallguy606]

I got one of these in mint condition on Ebay a couple years ago. Couldn't believe I was the only bidder and I got it for around $20. Later traded to a knife dealer for a new Case large copperlock.

[knifeswapper]

This is one of those examples of a knife that was shunned when it was made. Case was not so good at fixed blades and lockbacks, so they had Boker make some for their line. Dealers and collectors didn't like the idea and so the series did not last long. With 5 or 6 years they skyrocketed. In mint condition and with matching stag, that is probably well north of $100; especially if you have the purple box with it. Some of the bigger models do a bit better ($250+).

[dcgm4]

Thanks for the info, guys! That's a pretty big price gap, but I guess it just shows how fickle the market can be.