question on a Classic

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:53 am

I saw this knife on the bay, made in 1990. Blue Grn. scales, 52075 SP
obviously stamped incorrectly, {not a stag} at the factory 1 of 43.

Is it authentic?

Perry

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 5:35 am

hey perry, post the url or the item # please.

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:35 am

Sorry johnnie, bought the knife. Will show as soon as it comes in and we'll
see if I got taken or not. Hope not.

Thanks,

Perry

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:10 am

perry, one of these classic collectors will probably be able to help.

Roger - 50/2050 · Post by **Roger - 50/2050** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 2:04 pm

Howdy Perry,

Post the item number of the eBay auction, so we can give her a look over (photos & knife description), you may have a Prototype or Salesman Sample that is un-marked, if so, you may really have a rare piece there my knifer friend???

"Texas collector", Roger - 50/2050

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:31 am

Sorry, guys, my service has been down. Here's the info on the classic:

This knife is a Case Classic Texas Jack pattern with the super look Blue Green Genuine Bone scales. Pattern number is 52075 SP, 4 1/4" closed. This knife features the Case Brothers stamp and was produced in 1990 in a quantity of only 43 pieces. The shield style is the pinned on Case Bowtie.

The master Clip blade is tang stamped with Case Brothers Bradford PA 19 USA 90; the rear tang is pattern stamped Tested XX 52075 SP, identifying it as a Genuine Stag Case Classic Texas Jack. You know how it is when the factory has parts, they use them up and error stamps such as this, make collecting fun. The "SP" refers to the opposite big Spey blade. The Spey blade is tang stamped on the rear side with Case Brothers Bradford PA 19 USA 90. The Clip blade also features the trademarked "XX" blade stamping and is marked with "1 of 43" on the rear side.

The knife was purchased from the eBay store of silverladdie72 and the
description and photos are used with permission.

Roger - 50/2050 · Post by **Roger - 50/2050** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:06 pm

Hi Perry,

Knife looks great!!! ....I will do some checking on her for you, OK?

"Texas collector", Roger - 50/2050

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:30 pm

Thank you Roger, I appreciate your help my friend

perry

Classic Case · Post by **Classic Case** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 12:54 am

Hi there. Im pretty sure Silverladdie is james "buzz" parker, son of the late jim parker.You classic fanatics might know that name. ; ) Im also pretty sure he wouldnt pass off a phony. and by the way, nice knife

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 3:34 am

Thanks classic, I had know idea but the name did make me wonder a little.

And thanks for nice comments classic, my 1st Case Classic and I am hooked.

singin

ribbedbumpers · Post by **ribbedbumpers** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:53 pm

Hi Perry… Roger asked me to take look at this and see what I thought – Sorry to be so late but I’ve been out of the area for a bit… I’m not an expert on the 2075 Moose pattern by any means but I can give you my opinion.. I think the knife is exactly what it says – simply a low run - 1 of 43… Often in low runs the scale material indicated in the pattern stamp does not match the material used… This practice is seen most often with prototypes where the correctly stamped blades have not been produced yet or are not available… Also - many low runs were made in the Classic series at the end of production runs using up left over inventory - and handle material did not always match pattern numbers… Sorry to be so late... Nice knife! Gary

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:08 am

Thank you so much Gary, I really appreciate the info and your willingness
to research this for me, had a feeling it was authentic but wanted to hear what you had to say.

I feel like its a great start in collecting the Classics.

Thank you again sir for the help,

Perry