Remington R1306 Bullet

The Remington Corporation and the knives that they built have influenced the U.S. cutlery industry more than nearly any other manufacturer. From the time America was settled, to the end of WWI, American knife companies struggled to compete with Britain and German imports, but events that occurred during and after the First World War led to a great change in this phenomenon. Unprecedented opportunities arose, and Remington stepped up to seize the moment. In the process, they created some of today's most prized collectables. In an ironic twist, the next World War played the greatest role in ending the company’s domination of the industry.
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Remington R1306 Bullet

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Anyone have a guess what this well used Remington R1306 is worth? I couldn't find one for sale anywhere. The blade is worn at the backspring making it somewhat loose, but it locks in the open position. Stag is good. Complete with Japanese kanji (anyone able to translate). It came from Honolulu.
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98src wrote: ↑Fri Oct 31, 2025 8:15 pm Anyone have a guess what this well used Remington R1306 is worth? I couldn't find one for sale anywhere. The blade is worn at the backspring making it somewhat loose, but it locks in the open position. Stag is good. Complete with Japanese kanji (anyone able to translate). It came from Honolulu.
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Beautiful handles.
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I believe that the Kanji script was engraved by a previous owner. It looks like the handles may be real stag, and with the full blade. That helps.
The worn tang can be repaired, increasing the value, but taking the knife apart would ruin the Kanji.
I would leave the knife as-is.
Sorry that I cannot help more with value, but I did an eBay search and found several with Delrin handles. Most were between $50 and $100.
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Beautiful old knife, translated by Google : Fortune and Longevity

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Here's a Remington original Bullet Knife chart, I think I "borrowed" this picture from AAPK member espn77.
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Reverand wrote: ↑Fri Oct 31, 2025 9:18 pm I believe that the Kanji script was engraved by a previous owner. It looks like the handles may be real stag, and with the full blade. That helps.
The worn tang can be repaired, increasing the value, but taking the knife apart would ruin the Kanji.
I would leave the knife as-is.
Sorry that I cannot help more with value, but I did an eBay search and found several with Delrin handles. Most were between $50 and $100.
I think it is real, not some kind of modern remake. Should be more valuable. Harold
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According to the chart, mine is in the "user "category.
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98src wrote: ↑Mon Nov 03, 2025 5:05 pm According to the chart, mine is in the "user "category.
Better than user. I think. Harold
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stockman wrote: ↑Tue Nov 04, 2025 12:32 am
98src wrote: ↑Mon Nov 03, 2025 5:05 pm According to the chart, mine is in the "user "category.
Better than user. I think. Harold
I agree. ::nod:: Now the custom bolster . . . not wild about that, and I bet it could be removed professionally. Just my 2 cents. 😉
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I would clean the bolster up. Harold
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