Old Case Fixed Blade

[unionpawn]

Hi guys. Came across this one recently. Condition leaves a LOT to be desired, but it is one of older Case fixed blades I've seen in awhile. Case is stamped in plain font, no tail that I can see. Guessing 1940-65 date range? Handle appears to be leather with stitching. Love to hear any thoughts/info on this piece. Thanks!

[edge213]

I'm not expert, but I would say it's an old Case outers pattern with the original handle replaced. I believe these came out in the early to mid thirties.

[steve99f]

I'm no expert on these either. I have considered buying them and so have boned up some with what resources I have, mostly the D. Ferguson Case book. I agree with edge213 on the likely dates of production, the tang mark fits for the 30's, the handles were likely jigged bone. The blade is so used I can't venture a model No. for you, there are about 6 possible model numbers if you ignore blade length. Any sign of the blade being sabre ground?

[unionpawn]

Thanks for the thoughts guys.

Steve-
Hard to tell due to condition. Appears to be closer to chisel ground style, but totally guessing on that.

[Gunsil]

Cut down re-shaped "pig sticker" which could have originally had wood or bone scales. The mark was used late 30s-late 40s. By the way, the font is not a plain font, it is a serif font. Serifs are the little "feet" on the bottoms and ends of the letters. Case fixed blade collectors call this the "serif" mark

[Gunsil]

Here is what it likely looked like originally were it a bone scaled one.

[steve99f]

gunsil's showing a model 62 knife. A nice one too.

[unionpawn]

Gunsil-
Appreciate your response. Thanks for info on the serif font.

[Gunsil]

gunsil's showing a model 62 knife. A nice one too.

Thanks for the compliment Steve!! I probably have had over a dozen variations of these 62 models including the super rare 6" single edge spearpoint model. Have sold many of them still have a bunch left.

[steve99f]

gunsil

You are welcome. PM inbound.