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Buck 501 3 pin
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 5:04 pm
by Beag1eGal
I was wondering if anyone can tell me when Buck made the 501 with 3 pins? One book says the earliest ones made had 3 pins, But it does not say what years those were. So when did they have the 3 pins and when did they change over to 2 pins in the macerate handles?
Thank you!
Re: Buck 501 3 pin
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 5:51 pm
by bertl
The rocker rivet was exposed on the 501 during the first few years of production (1975-1977) and then was hidden beginning in about 1978.
Bert
Re: Buck 501 3 pin
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 2:35 pm
by Beag1eGal
Okay thank you so much. So, were there no 501's with 3 pins that would have been wood? They should all be marcarta correct?
Re: Buck 501 3 pin
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:25 pm
by bertl
According to Joe Houser the micarta was phased out in about 1980 and replaced with stained birch.
Bert
Re: Buck 501 3 pin
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:29 pm
by Beag1eGal
Many thanks! Have a blessed day!