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Muskrat Trapper
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 2:49 am
by Blade Runner
Friends here are two USA era 54 pattern Case Trappers, from my collection. The top one has the regular blade the bottom knife is equipped with the rare muskrat blade.

USA Trappers
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:06 am
by stockman
Blade Runner, I have a USA first model stainless both blades marked the same it is supposed rare, is this true? Stockman
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:16 am
by Blade Runner
stockman, It is true that on rare ocassions you will see the USA first model stainless with both blades stamped alike, it is not something you see everyday and is considered a rare variation. The top knife in the photo I submitted above is a USA first model stainless, however it is not marked the same on both blades.
Blade Runner
USA Trappers
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:23 am
by stockman
Blade Runner If you would like I will try pictures in a day or two. I am new at computers and my pictures have been poor. I do enjoy this forum and the knife talk. Stockman
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:34 am
by Blade Runner
Yes, I would love to see your pictures.
Blade Runner
ss first model
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:57 am
by stockman
Blade Runner I could not get my pics to attach. Will try later sorry
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:38 am
by Blade Runner
stockman, you could email the images to Bryan. I don't think he would mind posting them for you.
Gary
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:02 pm
by Bryan
Hi,
Yes, Absolutely. Email me at
[email protected] and I'll post them for you and/or show you how to do it.
I'll email you my phone number and go through the process if you want me to.

That might be easier than typed instructions.
Nice example of a muskrat blade Gary! I wonder how many people get fooled by regular clip blades that are ground down. I hope people might look at this close and take note of the differences that make them discernable.
Bryan