Winchester Identification of #2896 Pattern

[J529A]

I found this Winchester for sale on eBay. I can't find the patern number in any of my books for real or reproduction. The knife looks like either a reproduction or a real one that someone cleaned the mess out of it! Can anyone identify the knife as real or reproduction? Also, is there a pattern list where the 2896 might be found? Sorry for photo quality but these are the best I could get.

[New_Windsor_NY]

I found this Winchester for sale on eBay. I can't find the patern number in any of my books for real or reproduction. The knife looks like either a reproduction or a real one that someone cleaned the mess out of it! Can anyone identify the knife as real or reproduction? Also, is there a pattern list where the 2896 might be found? Sorry for photo quality but these are the best I could get.

Hi. You might get your answer(s) here:
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[J529A]

Thanks Skip! I searched all the threads from the cite you placed. Unfortunately, there was nothing about the 2896 pattern number. I'm pretty sure the number is a reproduction but I can't find it anywhere. I'm just trying to educate myself about the Winchester brand but there are just too many different reproduction manufacturers. I know Bluegrass is the largest and their knives are high end qulaity. Of course, I want to be able to discern the originals from th reproductions and fakes. Thanks again.

[doglegg]

Thanks Skip! I searched all the threads from the cite you placed. Unfortunately, there was nothing about the 2896 pattern number. I'm pretty sure the number is a reproduction but I can't find it anywhere. I'm just trying to educate myself about the Winchester brand but there are just too many different reproduction manufacturers. I know Bluegrass is the largest and their knives are high end qulaity. Of course, I want to be able to discern the originals from th reproductions and fakes. Thanks again.

It is always almost over whelming trying to learn the ins and outs of a particular brand. I'm not a Winchester brand man so I'm not much help just to say don't give up. Here a little and there a little is usually the way we learn. Just be persistent and patient.

[KLJ77]

Thanks Skip! I searched all the threads from the cite you placed. Unfortunately, there was nothing about the 2896 pattern number. I'm pretty sure the number is a reproduction but I can't find it anywhere. I'm just trying to educate myself about the Winchester brand but there are just too many different reproduction manufacturers. I know Bluegrass is the largest and their knives are high end qulaity. Of course, I want to be able to discern the originals from th reproductions and fakes. Thanks again.

Greetings, J529A,

Here's a link to a thread that presents a lot of history and information about the Winchester brand of knives. You may find this interesting as you filter through the various comments and info. Hope this helps to refine your search. Good Luck!

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/ant ... 2.1712983/

[J529A]

Thanks to all for the assistance! Also, thanks to KLJ77 for some great information on that link! I will keep plugging away. I think I've barely scratched the surface of the Winchester brand!

[edge213]

I don't know much about this one, except I like it.