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R4393
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:49 am
by RandyFew
I'm looking at what I believe is a R 4393 scout knife. It has an acorn scout shield, but no model number on the blade. The main blade has a short nail pull with no swedge. All I have to go on is my Remington book, and the pictures are not that great. Is this knife like it should be, or has there been a blade change? The knife walks and talks. The blades are almost full with no etch. The bail is good. What shoul I expect to pay for this knife with and without the proper blade?
Re: R4393
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:50 pm
by knife-nut
Could you post clear close up pictures of your knife? That would help a lot. Not all knives left the factory exactly like the catalog pictures or discriptions showed them. There are a lot of subtle differences in the patterns. For instance Remington shows the RS3333 with a short pull and jigged bone handles. I have got one RS3333 with a long pull spear blade with correct stampings. Another RS3333 I have has rough black handles. I collect Remington scouts and hunt for the odd ones.
Re: R4393
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:10 pm
by RandyFew
I went ahead and bought the knife for $75.00. Once I get it, I'll post photos. My guess is that the model number was inked on. (I hope)
Re: R4393
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:53 pm
by remington collector
Let us see some pictures as soon as you can and maybe we can tell you more about the knife.
Re: R4393
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:45 pm
by RandyFew
Here is what I believe to be a R4393 as mentioned above:
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There is no marking or sign of inking or grinding on the back of the main blade.
Re: R4393
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:49 pm
by Miller Bro's
That is a RS3333, it should measure 3 3/4" long closed.
The pictures are not that clear but it looks good from here
Re: R4393
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:54 pm
by knife-nut
Miller Bros. nailed it. It is the first model BSA#1496 introduced in 1923. With the single line bolster, short screwdriver and the one piece can opener. 1923 to 1924. Nice knife.
Re: R4393
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:41 am
by RandyFew
Yeah, I guess that I just wanted it to be a R4393. Now that you guys correctly identified it as a 1st generation RS3333, I think that it is way cooler! I've got a good looking R4233 on the way. I will post pictures. I hope that I can improve my picture taking soon. They can only get better!
Re: R4393
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:32 am
by RandyFew
Another try at photography. (By the one who makes no mistakes)
RS3333 Brothers!
Re: R4393
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 12:49 pm
by remington collector
Nice pair of Remingtons.
