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I recently purchased an old knife lot and there was a 4 1/4" old Winchester 4-blade Congress in it. I found a new reproduction 4902 but can't find a listing for an old one in any of my knife books. Can anyone stir me in the right direction. Thanks, Ben

Pictures would help.

I have a winchester book of their old catalogs and will check in there for your knife when I get home.

Thanks for your comments and I added some pictures. Ben

Here’s what I found. The book I have is a compilation of reprints of Winchester catalog items of all kinds, not just knives. Unfortunately it doesn’t give the years of the originals. Maybe Paul will have better info.

Ken

Wow man! I got to say, i collect newer Winchesters, and it is super hard to find older ones, period. That one looks reeeeally nice. Beautiful bone coloring.
Great find!
Willy

I don't have a 4902 in my book. This is what I'm using by the way, it's a collection of their 1931 catalogs of various sporting products, including knives and guns.

Some of the earlier Jim Sargent books had a Winchester section. I think they were dropped in later editions.

I have all of them. Jim did not include a 4902.

Charlie

Thanks for the info. guys it was very helpful. Ben