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Camillus #72's From the 1950's in Original Wrappers
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:15 pm
by knifeaholic
Just picked up this lot of five Camillus 72 pattern knives.
I am guessing 1950's to early 60's on these since the handles are the jigged black composition.
Mint with factory oil, in original cellophane wrappers.
These are the first vintage Camillus pocket knives that I have ever seen with this type of printed cellophane wrapper (I have had Schrade Walden knives with Schrade wrappers like these).
Re: Camillus #72's From the 1950's in Original Wrappers
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:29 pm
by jerryd6818
More likely the very late '50s or early '60s with that long line tang stamp and the black synthetic handles. Great capture.
Re: Camillus #72's From the 1950's in Original Wrappers
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:50 pm
by doglegg
Congrats, those are certainly interesting and mint. I saw those and hoped someone from here with get them.
Re: Camillus #72's From the 1950's in Original Wrappers
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:57 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
Five examples of pocket knife perfection.
Re: Camillus #72's From the 1950's in Original Wrappers
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:59 pm
by Toejammer
Those are sweet. I've never seen any vintage blades like that in original wrappings, nice snag !
Re: Camillus #72's From the 1950's in Original Wrappers
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:25 pm
by TPK
Re: Camillus #72's From the 1950's in Original Wrappers
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 9:29 pm
by Colonel26
WOW! Those are fantastic.
Re: Camillus #72's From the 1950's in Original Wrappers
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:24 pm
by Papa Bones
knifeaholic wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:15 pm
Just picked up this lot of five Camillus 72 pattern knives.
I am guessing 1950's to early 60's on these since the handles are the jigged black composition.
Mint with factory oil, in original cellophane wrappers.
These are the first vintage Camillus pocket knives that I have ever seen with this type of printed cellophane wrapper (I have had Schrade Walden knives with Schrade wrappers like these).
Awesome find Steve!! Beautiful group!!
Re: Camillus #72's From the 1950's in Original Wrappers
Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:24 am
by Ripster
knifeaholic wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:15 pm
Just picked up this lot of five Camillus 72 pattern knives.
I am guessing 1950's to early 60's on these since the handles are the jigged black composition.
Mint with factory oil, in original cellophane wrappers.
These are the first vintage Camillus pocket knives that I have ever seen with this type of printed cellophane wrapper (I have had Schrade Walden knives with Schrade wrappers like these).
Excellent grab, had seen those as well,don’t see that many in wrap. Nicely done
As was said earlier,glad a member here got them . Remember us 72 junkies if you want to sell one ,or two. Thanks for opening up the one ,nice pieces of Cutlery.
Take care
Re: Camillus #72's From the 1950's in Original Wrappers
Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:36 am
by knifeaholic
Ripster wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:24 am
knifeaholic wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:15 pm
Just picked up this lot of five Camillus 72 pattern knives.
I am guessing 1950's to early 60's on these since the handles are the jigged black composition.
Mint with factory oil, in original cellophane wrappers.
These are the first vintage Camillus pocket knives that I have ever seen with this type of printed cellophane wrapper (I have had Schrade Walden knives with Schrade wrappers like these).
Excellent grab, had seen those as well,don’t see that many in wrap. Nicely done
As was said earlier,glad a member here got them . Remember us 72 junkies if you want to sell one ,or two. Thanks for opening up the one ,nice pieces of Cutlery.
Take care
I have them listed in the FOR SALE forum.
Re: Camillus #72's From the 1950's in Original Wrappers
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:28 pm
by GSPTOPDOG
You mean my old #72 looked that GOOD
at one time? As long as I can remember mine has been old and beat up...it is like looking back in time!
