Case 5249 from 1970?

[Treejakal]

I saw this transaction on E-bay (eBay item number:163524377298) and was unaware that Case made a Copperhead in Stag in 1970. Can any expert tell me if this knife is correct. Just curious and if they did I need one.

[rea1eye]

For what is it worth......

I frequently use knifedb.com as a reference. It does not list one.


Bob

[Treejakal]

Thanks Bob, I didn't think of that resource, I did check Steve's book and there are no Stag Copperheads listed. I know there was a 1979 Bradford Centennial in Stag as part of the collectors set, but have never seen a Stag Copperhead prior to that.

[RalphAlsip]

According to Steve Pfeiffer's book "Collecting Case Knives" the 5249 was made in 1979 and 1985.

I can't find the eBay listing to look at it to see if it might have a pattern number stamped on the blade. My speculation is that it is a 6249 that has been rehandled.

[Treejakal]

The knife is in the sold file and the photos only showed 49; the first two numbers were hidden by the other blade

[knifeaholic]

Thanks Bob, I didn't think of that resource, I did check Steve's book and there are no Stag Copperheads listed. I know there was a 1979 Bradford Centennial in Stag as part of the collectors set, but have never seen a Stag Copperhead prior to that.

The 1979 5249 SSP was the first time Case ever made the copperhead in stag. You will see a lot of rehandled fantasy fakes like the one pictured.

[Treejakal]

Thank you Steve for your confirmation. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge on things such as this.