How many of these were made?
How many of these were made?
Just was wondering how many of these 1978 Case Appaloosa Peanuts (A6220) were made. Mine is numbered 1783. Also, I found a picture of the 1978 Case Appaloosa Peanut in Knifeaholic's New Book on Page 125 and it says "Serial Numbered". Steve or anyone else out there that knows the amount made, Please Help!! Thanks in advance!! donjr
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Re: How many of these were made?
I have #0584. I have no idea what the "mintage" is on the A6220. Here's one that's stamped 12,314...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-XX-A6220- ... 7675.l2557
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-XX-A6220- ... 7675.l2557
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Re: How many of these were made?
Dang! I would have guessed maybe 3,000. Boy, was I way off!
With that many made, why even bother with a serial number?
With that many made, why even bother with a serial number?

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Re: How many of these were made?
I'd have to agree. That's an awfully large group. Even their "Limited Editions" number to 3,000 so 12K+ is a huge number.Railsplitter wrote:With that many made, why even bother with a serial number?

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Re: How many of these were made?
15,000
Steve Pfeiffer, author of Collecting Case Knives: Identification and Price Guide published by Krause Publications.
Re: How many of these were made?
Thanks Steve!
That's a heck of a lot! don
That's a heck of a lot! don
Re: How many of these were made?
Peanut with smooth grey appaloosa handles without shield. Regular serial number on right front bolster, there is a long tailed C "Case xx _ APPALOOSA on master blade. Came in an individual plastic box inside an orange pumpkin box.
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Re: How many of these were made?
A Case limited edition.knifeaholic wrote:15,000


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Re: How many of these were made?
Seems like a play on words, for lack of a better description. Technically, it is limited. To 15,000 pieces.
For some reason this reminds me of those car dealership commercials that state: "All Credit Applications Will Be Accepted". Sure, they'll accept your application. Doesn't mean they'll approve it.

For some reason this reminds me of those car dealership commercials that state: "All Credit Applications Will Be Accepted". Sure, they'll accept your application. Doesn't mean they'll approve it.
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Re: How many of these were made?
It is limited by how many they can sell... 

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Re: How many of these were made?
Well, I guess myself and 14,999 others still have a Beautiful Knife. I love the Appaloosa Bone Knives!!