Can anyone give me any info on a Buck 309? Who and when it was made. Thanks in advance. ftdBuck I.D. info
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fergusontd
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Buck I.D. info
Can anyone give me any info on a Buck 309? Who and when it was made. Thanks in advance. ftd"A pocketknife is a man's best friend!"
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Railsplitter
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Re: Buck I.D. info
The long pull implies pre-1984 production and the visible bolster rivets imply Camillus manufacture. Buck began making them in-house in 1984 and when they did they used a crescent nail nick. I can't find any info to pinpoint the exact year but I would estimate 1971-1983 production.
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"What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound.
It’s got wires that vibrate and give music.
What can this thing be that I’ve found?”
Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
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fergusontd
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Re: Buck I.D. info
Thank you Railsplitter for the info, much appreciated! ftd"A pocketknife is a man's best friend!"
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Re: Buck I.D. info
Member 300Bucks posted:
The first manufacture of the 309 Companion was by Camillus in 1972. Its tang stamp changed to 3 lines BUCK/309/USA c.1974. Buck first manufactured 309s in 1987.
Obviously yours is a Camillus. 300bucks also posted there were 5 variations so maybe posting pictures of both sides of the whole tang will enable a more knowledgeable member to date it closer.
The first manufacture of the 309 Companion was by Camillus in 1972. Its tang stamp changed to 3 lines BUCK/309/USA c.1974. Buck first manufactured 309s in 1987.
Obviously yours is a Camillus. 300bucks also posted there were 5 variations so maybe posting pictures of both sides of the whole tang will enable a more knowledgeable member to date it closer.