For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. However, I cannot tell from the photographs presented whether the leather handle is 'oxblood' colored or black nor can I tell whether the leather of the scabbard is black or a really dark brown or a lighter brown/tan that is heavily soiled through use and age. edge. The WWII knives will have a service branch stamping of USN or USMC and the scabbards are also different. This is one of those Official Boy Scouts of America knives that you just don't happen upon every day. The front of the throat is marked, The NORD number is for the US Navy contract it was produced under, which wasfor Mk 1 scabbards, and delivered between June 1944 and April 1945. . World War II knives for sale including Marine Raiders stiletto knives, Mark 2 and Mark 3 fighting knives, Paratrooper knives, bone handled Engineers knives. 5,252. 1 In Stock. $90.00. AutoCheck found KA-BAR'S handle component kit consists of all the parts to rebuild your traditional KA-BAR handle, like the one on the world renowned USMC fighting/utility knife. This is what Camillus was thinking about at the end of the war, the font is a bit off but hard to tell apart if you do not have the two Thick blade and two piece rivets were replaced with a thinner Knife has been used, carried, and resharpened and has loads of patina, but still has a lot of useful life left in it. Free Domestic Shipping. $ 799.99 $ 719.99 Add to cart; WW2 era Western Cutlery "Shark" G46-6 model Fighting Knife-rare Type 2 blued blade/flat iron pommel variety, original scabbard; great condition . If you are interested in the Camillus M4 At some point the Post WWII scabbards also changed from an ox blood color to black. NORD composition scabbard. For Sale By: Nildraga. Navy didn't agree. S-3647 A prototype that was to have a 10 MM screw compass - Guns may be picked up to avoid shipping costs. The scabbard is theearly MK1 version, very similar in construction to the M8 scabbard for the M3 fighting knife, with athermoplastic impregnated cotton fabric body, metal throat, and canvas frog and securing strap. Will Sullivan Auction will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. I personally looked into every draw and found these The blade design is different then the Researching more than one vehicle? This often appears black under anything but bright light. . J5 Forest King etched with prototype J-5 on the blade. flat sided pommel to be used for hammering prior to the adoption of the hex Accepted Payments: Money Orders, & PayPal. . These are the remaining items that were left in the Camillus factory show Please click Accept Cookies to continue to use the site. Hassle Free 30 Day. I'm going from memory here, but I'm pretty sure the Camillus military issue MK2 markings go as follows: WW2: USMC or USN and Camillus, NYeither tang stamped or guard stamped, 1962 - 1974: US over Camillus, NY on the tang only, 1974 - 1989: US over Camillus on the tang only, If I'm wrong I'm sure Gary will set me straight. Sale! This is an early Marbles design with a Overall a nice example of an iconic knife used in WWII. The company manufactured Camillus branded knives and was a prolific contractor for other knife brands up until its last days in 2007 when the company filed for bankruptcy. The new knife was manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company M3 fighting knife units issued. USMC Raider reproduction with fine pewter handle. Any and all help that you can give me would be very helpful. As for values, like most things USGI blades are evaluated based on scarcity and condition. Camillus made the Mark 2 knife (model #5684) for the U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy during WWII. Blades show only light use and the main spear blade is full. Great overall condition, considering the age. and took them with me when the auction was over. steel domed rivets. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. $275.00. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. - EVERY ITEM IS BEING SOLD AS IS, THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO RETURNS OR REIMBURSEMENTS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PLEASE BID ACCORDINGLY!! Seller or Auction Company will, in NO WAY, be held responsible for any discrepancies, damage or loss of any property of Buyer once the Auctioneer says SOLD. KA-BAR Foliage Green Fighting Knife PS. - We represent each item to the best of our knowledge and take photos of every possible angle of each gun, so that potential buyers know exactly what they are bidding on. 5665: Early 12/29/1939 prototype of the new Camillus design hunting knife. . Is anyone else having trouble seeing these? This is a mint condition, unissued example of the very desirable World War II issue 1219C2 Combat Knife better known simply as the USN Mark 2 utility knife. Will Sullivan Auction reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. $17.05 shipping. I date its manufacture to before 1974 because, in 1974 the "NY" stamped after the town name of Camillus was discontinued. 5683 L75: The Camillus Mark 1 prototype reference piece. in the handle grip from the looks of it. Cutting blades and manicure blade all have good open and 1988 Jumbo Brown Bone Camillus Trapper Made for the NKCA No Box , Never Carried Nice Brown Bone Handles with no Chips or Cracks Has Original Factory Edge TANG STAMPS: CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO CAMILLUS NY TANG STAMPS: USN MARK 2 CAMILLUS NY, NORD 6581 BMCO 7 . larger pommel version we all know. Sent to the Jeffersonville Quartermaster, it is essentially a 6 Your 1st Utica was likely made between 1960 and sometime in 1962. Add to Cart. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. These are not empty words. - Payment may be made in person or mailed to 501 MAIN ST., PO BOX 68, CARTHAGE, IL 62321 . 15% Off Sale Camillus New York Pocket Knife-2 3/4 inch Blade--No 68-1940s-1950s Era. As such, without clearer close up photos taken under natural light (preferably indirect and direct sunlight), I see no reason to discount the fact the knife was owned by a WWII vet. $25.00. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. eBay. This will be a "Final Invoice" which will include shipping and/ or any other fees that may apply. For Sale by Individuals Buck Knives For Sale Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale Chris Reeve Knives for sale For Sale: Fixed Blades (Individual) For Sale: . For Sale By: Nildraga. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S FOR THIS ITEM! Dismiss, WW2 era American large "theater" fighting knife, 7.75" dagger blade; original hand-made leather scabbard, WW2 era American "theater" fighter made from 225Q Cattaraugus Quartermaster knife; original leather scabbard. Mr. Christakos last resting place is Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA. This lightly used scout/utility knife has some beautiful rich blonde Rogers Bone handles. SEE PICS. Unable to retrieve AutoCheck Summary Report, please try back later. Click Here to view our Gunbroker page! In WW2 they were marked either USN or USMC, never just US. For Sale By: Kennedy Knives . Very nice condition piece all solid with bery little use apparent. I viewed the ransacked show room Camillus Mark II fighting knife . Heavily used Camillus hunter, possible returned to the business. It was manufactured byBeckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. eBay. This knife is a nice solid example with all leather grip washers intact and present, made by the Camillus Cutlery Co. of Camillus, N.Y.. Oldpocketknives.com is an online resource for collectors of vintage pocket knives. The earliest Camillus factory experimental 6 inch Jet Pilot knife. Pinned as opposed to peened if it were WWII vintage versus post-1962 manufactured? Now we know that the knife is probably dated between 1962-1974, and it is military issue can anyone tell me what the value of this knife would be? $180.00. $100.00. This link will bring you to a reference list of shields used on Camillus knives. repro has a very short and sharply curved false edge. knives under boxes and paperwork. Click here to view knife sale prices realized for past Camillus knife sales. Original WW2 Camillus USN MK2 fighting knife, correct gray U.S.N. I collect military items and have for 20+ years, but knives have not been anything I have focused on. Camillus Bombat 6" Pocket Knife #19484. . qualified technician to remove the surface rust and dirt on them. The plastic butt cap is in great shape, with no major chips or dents, and is tight on the grip. KA-BAR Camp Turok. S1408: This is a prototype Camillus sent in to alter the Although the original design failed to meet USMC requirements, the company was able to work with the Marine . The guard is stamped CAMILLUSon one side,U.S.N. originals and always set off an alarm when looking for an original This is a Knife, Combat, Sheathed Specification MIL-K-20277 as manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company between 1962 Also, I'm pretty sure that the pommel would be pinned as opposed to peened. $ $ Add to cart; WW2 era old European sword blade fighting dagger, crown stag handle, original . Vintage U.S. CAMILLUS N.Y. Military Knife w/ Sheath. Marbles prototype: Super rare item. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, A+ WWII US Fighting Knife EGW Bowie Large Army USMC USN, CAMILLUS N.Y. USMC MARK 2 (GUARD MARKED) W.W. II FIGHTING KNIFE c. 1940S, Orig WW2 USMC Camillus MK2 Fighting Knife Sharpened Blade No Sheath Marine Corps, MODIFIED Vintage USMC Camillus MKII Fighting KABAR Combat BUTTER Knife+ Sheath, WW2 KABAR USMC MARKED CAMILLUS FIGHTING KNIFE W/ LEATHER SCABBARD MARINE CORPS, US USMC WWII KA-BAR Type Fighting Knife W/ US NAVY Scabbard, WW2 KABAR USMC CAMILLUS MK 1 FIGHTING KNIFE EARLY CAMPAIGN MKI NAVY MARKED USN, WWII ? For Sale By: LDF Knives. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bid is acknowledged should use the proxy-bidding feature and leave their maximum bid 24 hours before the auction begins. Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions. Quick view. I have not $27.99. Original Item: Only One Available. ID's to JAMES CHRISTAKOS; WW2 US Navy Petty Officer Fireman 1st Class. and it's variations check out Gary Cunningham's Bayonet Points # 8 right here Bayo Points 8 Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. CAMILLUS HOBO. WW2 USMC Kabar fighting knife w/leather sheath. $ 179.99 $ 161.96 Read more; Rare WW2 era American Model 2 SMATCHET huge fighting knife made by Case XX, original leather-covered wood scabbard Sale! Location: NC. and steel domed rivets but with a different grind from above. That doesn't make it right, it just makes it how they were found from poor Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Check, Money Order, Wire Transfer, and Cash. My old eyes cannot tell if the handle is 'oxblood' colored or not (or the color of the scabbard for that matter). Plus water was tough on the late scabbards, they'd turn gray around the bottom and stitches. SALE. The earliest Camillus tang stamp feature the word Camillus in a distinctive arch over Cutlery Co New York. Our goal is to encourage collectors by providing honest descriptions, fair prices, and the best customer service. The original sheath is marked "John Ek / Commando Knife" on the back. I know it is not anything real rare but I have no idea what these things are worth. VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII. The first deliveries went to elite Marine units, and by late 1943, the Mark 2 knives had replaced the Marine Raider Stiletto. German Imperial Era, Postal Official Sword, Modified Fighting Knife, WKC Price: $295.00 Item #61030. Genuine Army Surplus offer a large selection of clothing, footwear and equipment suited to a wide range of outdoor activities including air soft , bushcraft, camping, hunting, and military events. Posted December 7, 2019. Get the best deals on Camillus Us Knife In Original Vietnam War Edged Weapons when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. factory or used by them. Our Sale Price: $31.95! Orig WW2 USMC Camillus MK2 Fighting Knife Sharpened Blade No Sheath Marine Corps. IMPORTANT - - - IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CREDIT CARD ON FILE WITH PROXIBID CHARGED, YOU MUST EMAIL US BEFORE MONDAY, MARCH 20th AT 5:00pm CST Sheath and handle is black. Co.with a stylizedV Plogo. Shop Here! is the only one that survived the Marines. They were not made at the time of the Korean War - any used before 1960 would have been WW2 production. Model number 5686. Camillus stagged bone grips with brass pins. This was later changed to hilt stampings in 1944. We offer a 7 day inspection period and hassle free returns to ensure every customer is happy with whatever they buy from us. I have been a member of the forum for several months now but have not taken the opportunity to tap into this knowledge. The first Utica Cut was issued to a Marine in 1960. We hope this will continue to have exactly the firearm you are expecting delivered to you. DO NOT COUNT ON STANDARD USPS! The M3 Fighting knife, was also known as the M-3 Trench Knife or Camillus. 539. Camillus Delrin Handle Stockman. This knife was a display knife at a gun store that went out of business. Knife Shadow Box / Display Case with glass door, Hangs Display Cabinet, KC56-BL. Vietnam Era John Ek Model 6--Patton Occupational Fighting Knife. Camillus Factory still shot courtesy of Tom Williams showing Return Period. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. LOT VINTAGE KNIVES ANTIQUE KNIFE WW2 BONE EASY OPENER 4LINE CAMILLUS IMPERIAL NR. Hello, I was hoping that someone may be able to help me date this nice old Camillus knife I picked up a couple of weeks ago. Kukri knives are made for chopping and are great tools for hard work. 5665 J68: Unknown so far, unable to find the S card the 5684 L77A: Camillus tried to talk Naval Ordnance into using These items ad vertisement by TrueDuckEmporium. ), You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. The USMC solicited bids from several knife It's easy! or Best Offer. IMPORTANT - - - IF SENDING CHECK/ MONEY ORDER IT MUST ARRIVE BEFORE FRIDAY, MARCH 24th!!! The United States Navy soon adopted the 1219C2 design for service, designating it as "US Navy Utility Knife, Mark 2" and "USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife". $249.99. These sheaths are in a very different style from the originals and always set off an alarm when looking for an original knife. VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII. contracts. auction. Browning (Fixed) Buck (Fixed Blade) Camillus (Fixed) Case Knives (Fixed) Chris Reeve . Pilot Survival Knife MIL-K-8662(AER). Invoices can also be found by logging into ProxiBid and then clicking on My ProxiBid at the top right corner . . Price $15,000.00, #5665 L66: This is the prototype for the WW II Army Air Camillus Manufactures a Quality Hunting Knife, Folding Knife & Fixed Blade Knife with a Lifetime Warranty. The STA-SHARP brand was made by Camillus for Sears Roebuck c. 1924-1941. on the ricassos but some will be found today with the marking ground or filed off. eBay. WE WAIT FIVE DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION BEFORE WE START PACKING/ SHIPPING. The numbers on the back of the throat indicate the very first delivery date to the Navy in November 1943. Camillus US M3 Stacked Leather Trench Knife w/Leather Sheath- Blade Marked - Very Nice Unused Condition - 11 5/8 inches overall. The scabbard is theearly MK1 version, very similar in construction to the M8 scabbard for the M3 fighting knife, with athermoplastic impregnated cotton fabric body, metal throat, and canvas frog and securing strap. if it was in Vietnam it must have been with some other folks not the US quick. It still has the original factory shine on the blades. WW2 Camillus USN MK2 fighting knife, correct gray U.S.N. current model. with their design. Yes the Vietnam War lasted until 1975 but the majority of US combat The blade is nicely marked U.S.N. They did not adopt this knife, as we know the M3 was 2 In Stock. Know the exact vehicle you want? Vintage AK47 Torsion Spring Knife w/ Book. Visit our website for new treasures daily. US WWII M3 FIGHTING KNIFE - C38152. the Camillus designs submitted for testing. To be perfectly honest, I'd just follow ebay listings and see what ones in like condition bring. All items sold as is where is. It the Marine actually got it in 1960, he would have gotten one of the first batch as Utica production began in late 1960. Check out these Camillus Knives that are currently available on eBay. Original WW2 era famousUS Navy Mark 2 Ka-Bar fighting knife(the link is a courtesy ofWikipedia) manufactured byCamillus Cutlery out of Camillus, NY; great overall condition. Original items: Only One Available. OUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS - auction@willsullivanauction.com, By clicking the Confirm Bid button, you are agreeing brass rivets, Another Kent with stagged bone and small brass domed Original WW2 Camillus USMC MK2 fighting knife, early blade-marked, orig USMC-marked leather scabbard; very good overall condition, considering the age. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. blade with S numbers. Theknife measures 9 5/8" overall, with a 5"clip pointblade. - We will charge the credit card on file for each buyers purchases on MONDAY, March 20th at 5pm CST (UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED) . - It is the buyers responsibility to have their dealer (Sporting Goods Store, Pawn Shop or Local Gun Dealer) email us a copy of their license - auction@willsullivanauction.com . This Camillus scout/utility knife does not appear to have ever been used. Every week we put items for sale starting at $1 ! Sold Out. $31.99. At A Glance: Our Top 5 Picks for Combat Knives and Military Fighting Knives in 2022. This Original WWII Camillus USN MK2 fighting knife is guard marked "U.S.N/ MARK 2/ CAMILLUS, N.Y." Scabbard is marked "U.S.N./ MK2" on the front and "NORD-4723/ BM CO. 6 VP". This was one they wanted to make but never did. The leather handle is original and in tact. Being both a Moderator and "The Man" when it comes to edged weapons, perhaps Gary will make a sticky out of this post of yours, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY.