VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 . The procedure for picking up a gun is the same as buying a gun in a gun store . WWII WW2 USMC CAMILLUS GUARD MKD. It's easy! The STA-SHARP brand was made by Camillus for Sears Roebuck c. 1924-1941. The knife comes with its Original Box. Brown leather sheath for the KaBar Fighting and Utility Knives Series. Keen Kutter etched in blade and tang marked Sharpleigh / However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. 1 In Stock. - Each successful buyer will receive an invoice within 24 hours after the conclusion of the auction. Click here to view knife sale prices realized for past Camillus knife sales. At A Glance: Our Top 5 Picks for Combat Knives and Military Fighting Knives in 2022. Built in thumb guard, mid lock system. Add to Cart. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. and took them with me when the auction was over. VINTAGE VIETNAM ERA US CAMILLUS MK2 FIGHTING KNIFE SWEETHEART w/ LEATHER SHEATH. We do this to assure you are getting the firearm you want, by describing condition to you in person. (The card on file will be used unless otherwise instructed) . The blade is stamped USMC and "Camillus NY", which is the earlier variation used in the first year of production. Unbelievable piece. Pal would use both the "Blade Company" and . scabbard marked with the Eagle, Globe and Anchor is a current reproduction The USMC KA-BAR Knife was developed early in World War II. Price: $50.00 Item #54667. WE WAIT FIVE DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION BEFORE WE START PACKING/ SHIPPING. No Pkg , Etched Tang Mark , Camillus Late Production Quaility , 3 15/16 inches In Closed Lenght . the font is a bit off but hard to tell apart if you do not have the two This is it. $169.00. 43 knives in total, all from the showroom. I appreciate any traffic from these links as I earn a commission when an item is purchased, at no extra cost to you. 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. By Overall a nice example of an iconic knife used in WWII. - EVERY ITEM IS BEING SOLD AS IS, THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO RETURNS OR REIMBURSEMENTS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PLEASE BID ACCORDINGLY!! The Conetta production started either during 1966 or shortly after. Invoices can also be found by logging into ProxiBid and then clicking on My ProxiBid at the top right corner . Mark 2, and the USMC adopted it as the USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife, or simply the Knife, Fighting Utility. surely wasn't in Vietnam unless it was with a tourist. The original leather scabbard is also in great condition with only minor aging and use wear. The SOG knives and Ranger knives Bill had made were marked M.R.L. Will Sullivan Auction reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. 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? You will find many pictures of Camillus knife patterns. During their history, Camillus made knives for Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co, Simmons Hardware and others. with Rosewood grips. Camillus Delrin Handle Stockman. Canton, MI 48187 I've been told that the leather was treated with an advanced fungicide to resist jungle rot. Camillus Bushcrafter Mini 6.75" Folding Knife #19481. 2,017. Items other than firearms will have a shipping cost listed at the end of the description . S-4007 hand marked on the blade, Guardless and serrated spacer arrangements. You're . or Best Offer. Kent Sportsman's knife with stagged Rosewood grips and They adopted the single pin Swedge goes back to the fuller. Force survival kit knife. . We urge you to upload additional pictures to this gallery if you have some! Check out the rare vintage knives page as well. The design was heavily influenced by the British Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife issued to Commando Units. down, risers and lines. 5665: Early 12/29/1939 prototype of the new Camillus design . ID's to JAMES CHRISTAKOS; WW2 US Navy Petty Officer Fireman 1st Class. , Boyt 1943 Sheath, WWII USMC US Marine Corps Camillus Fighting Knife, Collectible Vintage Factory Manufactured Fixed Blade Knives. larger pommel version we all know. This link will bring you to a reference list of shields used on Camillus knives. The markings on the tang says US Camillus and the pommel has a through and through pin. The blade is nicely marked U.S.N. 1937. 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. Thick blade and two piece rivets were replaced with a thinner The basic M4 bayonet design became the basis for subsequent U.S. M5, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets. Please contact Proxibid to learn about retracting a bid. Nickel silver guards made in 1948. . factory reference collection. Click Here to view our Gunbroker page! I will try to get a couple of pictures taken in daylight and post them as soon as I can. The first design used a threaded tang and nut to secure the handle and butt. BryanJ- Besides the single pinned pommel, other ways to spot a 90s Camillus blade stamped repro is the color of the finish, originals are a bluish-black, not gray parkerizing, and the original "CAMILLUS" blade stamp is way smaller than the US M3, not almost the same size as the newer ones. Mr. Christakos last resting place is Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA. The Bayonet-Knife M4 was adopted in 1944 for use with the caliber .30 M1 Carbine. $ 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! qualified technician to remove the surface rust and dirt on them. This often appears black under anything but bright light. Leather washers, spacers, hand guard, butt cap and pin included. 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. Registering through Proxibid requires a valid credit card as a security measure. Any/all Purchasers will be expected to rely upon his/her personal inspection or investigation of the property being offered at the Auction, or that of an approved party to Buyer, and not upon any representation of warranty or condition by the Seller or the Auction Company. 5,252. on orders $300+. / MARK 1on the ricasso and CAMILLUS / N.Y.on the reverse. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. 12. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. Original Item: Only One Available. $89.95. USMC next to the current repro which graphically shows the difference. - SHIPPING RATES - $60 for the first gun purchased, then $10 for each additional gun. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. USMC Raider reproduction with fine pewter handle. 1/24/18 - This is an original WW2 US Marine Corps combat knife. All Federal & State Gun Laws/ holding periods apply. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. hunting knives from parts on hand. The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States as its roots date back to 1876. Page. What am I missing :think: ? forces were gone by 1973. 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 . Simply put the M3 was made for the collector to chase. Speechless Q31: An almost twin to item number two above but this one Camillus Knives Marine USMC Knife features: 7" black phosphate coated high carbon steel blade with blood groove, stacked leather washer handle with black phosphate coated cross guard and butt, . 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. steel dome pins. Any review of World War II military fixed blades must include several examples of Western knives. NORD composition scabbard. The Company produced millions of knives until it filed for bankruptcy in 2007. Our retail store is based on North Road, Darlington however all our online items are available for delivery across the UK and worldwide. Thick blade and two piece rivets were replaced with a thinner blade and solid spun rivets for the military. The knife has a steel blade and the handle is made from stacked leather washers with 8 grooves. For Sale By: Kennedy Knives . After the Pacific War had began, the United States Army and the United states Marine Corps were both still using the same fighting knives as they had in WWI; both branches viewed this as an inadequacy. Camillus was a major supplier of pocket knives and straight knives to the allied war effort during WWII, producing TL-29 electricians knives, engineers knives and Mark 2 fighting knives as well. USGI CAMILLUS US M3 FIGHTING KNIFE - C47223. eBay. The new design that was adopted was the 6 inch JPK. Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, Amazon & Sezzle. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Very Nice Grouping! This was one of $9.25 shipping. Sent to the Jeffersonville Quartermaster, it is essentially a 6 Follow me onFacebook @argoman400BCto keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. Skipping ahead, the company went bankrupt in 2007 and then re-launched itself in 2009 featuring modern knives with titanium carbonitride coated blades. 1/24/18 - This is an original WW2 US Marine Corps combat knife. The bit telltale difference is the sharpened false $765.00 . Get the best deals on Camillus Us Knife In Original Vietnam War Edged Weapons when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. These items Every week we put items for sale starting at $1 ! 2739 Items For Sale; 36759 Items Archived; 147664 Item Photos; Follow Us on Social Media! This is the factory reference knife that was adopted. We hope this will continue to have exactly the firearm you are expecting delivered to you. eBay. The cookie settings on this website are set to 'allow all cookies' to give you the very best experience. Your "brown" Utica is one of the earliest of the new generation of the Knife, Combat. Shop Here! All those marked only U.S. over CAMILLUS N.Y. are post 1962. The original sheath is marked "John Ek / Commando Knife" on the back. or Best Offer. IMPORTANT - - - OUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS - auction@willsullivanauction.com In the testing Western won the contract $125.00. When my scabbard wore, I'd put brown shoe polish & buff it, to keep it from drying out. Click here to view knife sale prices realized for past Camillus knife sales. In WW2 they were marked either USN or USMC, never just US. The sheath is aged and has a dark brown patina to it, but it is brown for sure (not black). Original WW2 Camillus USN MK2 fighting knife, correct gray U.S.N. Original items: Only One Available. No chips or cracks in handle, . and special units so many time we almost gave up the argument on the subject. Also on Saturday from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. auction. 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". Any Vintage USA Camillus 1941-46 WWII Era 4 Line Black Delrin Hole Punch Scout Knife. Camillus made almost 700,000 MK2's during WW2 while KA-BAR made 110,000. Great overall condition, considering the age. Very nice condition piece all solid with bery little use apparent. I know it is not anything real rare but I have no idea what these things are worth. Original navy-gray NORD composition scabbard was made by Victory Plastics division of Beckwith Manufacturing (B.M. blade with S numbers. Camillus Factory still shot courtesy of Tom Williams showing the M3 and the M4 reproductions. OUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS - auction@willsullivanauction.com, By clicking the Confirm Bid button, you are agreeing "S" Cards and drawings, dates, etc, associated with these knives US WWII, USM3 Knife . . Based on color, and pics of others that were dyed or darkened. $27.99. $ 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 . the Above JPK and the Marbles in the 1953 to 1957 time frame. The original leather scabbard is . Sactroop, I for one can not see the photos.could you try again? . This is what Camillus was thinking about at the end of the war, Visit our website for new treasures daily. The original Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States with roots dating back to 1876. piece, they were never made in WW II. All items sold as is where is. One report may be all you need. PAYMENT MUST EXPEDITED - WITH A TRACKING NUMBER! VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII. We place the WW II era SKU: C47223 $850.00. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Made in September 1941. The knife was designed in 1942 and officially issued on a selective basis to the Marines, with priority to elite units such as the Raiders. $ 325.00 $ 299.95. They were purchased in huge quantities . SEE PICS. This will be a "Final Invoice" which will include shipping and/ or any other fees that may apply. forces. and steel domed rivets but with a different grind from above. World War II knives for sale including Marine Raiders stiletto knives, Mark 2 and Mark 3 fighting knives, Paratrooper knives, bone handled Engineers knives. Camillus Manufactures a Quality Hunting Knife, Folding Knife & Fixed Blade Knife with a Lifetime Warranty. 15% Off Sale Camillus New York Pocket Knife-2 3/4 inch Blade--No 68-1940s-1950s Era. on the ricassos but some will be found today with the marking ground or filed off. rivets. This specimen was part of the first batch of new composition-materials model that had replaced the early-war all-leather scabbards. The clip point blade is 7 1/4" long and ink stamp marked "John Ek Knife / Miami, Fla" and "5 / 117" at the ricasso. It measures 11.5" overall and features a blade with a 6.25" length and 1.563" width. 43311 Joy Road . It could have been Camillus New York USA 29 Jigged Delrin Slimline Trapper Farmers Jack Knife - Jigged Delrin Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Camillus New York USA Delrin 69 DeLuxe Stock Knife -DelrinHandles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - Locks up Tight - No Wobble - Very Nice Camillus New York USA Sword Brand CAM-LOK 7 Lockback Knife - Etched - Imitation Stag (Delrin) Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters -Brass Liners - Locks up Tight - No Wobble TANG STAMPS: CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO CAMILLUS NY USA . I will be sure to get more pictures of my knife of the daylight when possible. Engineers. - Guns may be picked up to avoid shipping costs. If the scabbard is black. Tim- There were a lot of WW2 veterans still on active duty in the 60's, right up into the early 70's. An unmarked prototype hunter with Stagged Rosewood and $65.00. Camillus Cutlery Co. was started by Adolf Kastor, who began in the knife business by importing German cutlery to the United States. This holding period starts when the buyer has filled out a 4473 Transfer Form, (at our office) and their background check has been ran. Camillus made the Mark 2 knife (model #5684) for the U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy during WWII. . Help ID this Camillus fighting knife. THANK YOU!!! This is the guard-marked type with a plain unmarked blade. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. We believe we sell living history, and honor the veterans who fought and died for our freedoms. The leather handle is original and in tact. Either way, it is a very nice example that has that "been there and done that" look. Item # 13262: CAMILLUS USMC 5685B Marine fighting Knife NEW USA; Browse By Category. No chips or cracks in handle. For Sale by Individuals Buck Knives For Sale Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale Chris Reeve Knives for sale Carothers Performance Knives For Sale For Sale: Fixed Blades (Individual) . . His knives and tomahawks have since been the stuff of combat lore, being used by our nation's most elite warriors . The earliest Camillus tang stamp feature the word Camillus in a distinctive arch over Cutlery Co New York. Blades show only light use and the main spear blade is full. brass rivets, Another Kent with stagged bone and small brass domed Return Period. Knife Shadow Box / Display Case with glass door, Hangs Display Cabinet, KC56-BL. rivets, Kent Sportsman with etching and stagged bone and large No collection of World War II US military knives is complete without a Mark 1, and this is the perfect opportunity to acquire one with a great patina of age. Based on the markings and photographs, I would agree with Gary's assessment as to the production timeframe. VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 NAVY FIGHTING BOWIE KNIFE KNIVES OLD SHEATH NORD 6581 WW2 WWII. #1. Sold Out. Get the best deals on Camillus Collectible Vintage Combat Knives when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. 4401.) Old-fashioned checks and money orders will work just as well; please take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditions for mailing instructions and additional details. Recommended. DO NOT COUNT ON STANDARD USPS! 5684 S50: Dated 8/21/1945 this design uses the Mark 2 blade, existence. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. the M3 pommel and guard to improve their knife and help conserve parts. Was under a glass display counter. We manufacture quality hunting and tactical knives for sportsmen, military, survival and outdoor travelers. - 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 . I believe the Uticas are the only ones made in the second production period of Mk2s (starting in 1960) that still had curved guards. and sold through the PX system as well. On 9 December 1942, one year after the United States entered World War II, Union Cutlery submitted a Ka-Bar branded knife to the U.S. Marine Corps for issue to fighting personnel. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. The knife was produced by the famous Camillus Cutlery Company of Camillus, NY. 1 In Stock. Quick view. is the only one that survived the Marines. I will do my best to provide opportunities for collectors to add knives to their collections through my shop and best of eBay pages. These changes would eventually result in durability problems for the Raider stiletto. I've been told this version goes back to even the Korean era. For Sale By: Nildraga. Our Sale Price: $31.95! The best way to ensure an item is yours is to purchase it directly off the website. Joined Feb 4, 2013 Messages 1,562. As for values, like most things USGI blades are evaluated based on scarcity and condition. Please do not show confirmation for remainder of session. $180.00. Just my opinion, and experiences. 5684 L77A: Camillus tried to talk Naval Ordnance into using TrueDuckEmporium From shop TrueDuckEmporium. generate quite a few questions so we hope this is a help to a few folks. J-7 marked Kent with Sportsman etching and stagged AutoCheck found The first deliveries went to elite Marine units, and by late 1943, the Mark 2 knives had replaced the Marine Raider Stiletto. it dates from near the end of the date range shown above. Camillus USA 1967 (Vietnam Era) Metal U.S. United States Military Utility Camp Knife - Metal Handles - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Condition - No Box - Approx. It the Marine actually got it in 1960, he would have gotten one of the first batch as Utica production began in late 1960. Is anyone else having trouble seeing these? At some point the Post WWII scabbards also changed from an ox blood color to black. This knife looks a lot record(s) for this, Will Sullivan Auction Co.. terms and conditions. The handles look to be rosewood and are chip and crack free. In 1966 the color was official changed to black, although a lot of Camillus production remained oxblood for some years afterward well into the 1970s. Vietnam War Era US Camillus Fighting Knife - A fighting knife, also commonly called a combat knife, is a knife designed for military use, specifically for close combat. This is an Official Boy Scouts of America knife made by Camillus here in the USA. #4. Fighting Utility Knife Marines + Sheath 2nd Var, SALTY WWII USMC CAMILLUS FIGHTING KNIFE W/SHEATH, WWII USN Mark 1 Fighting Knife - Marked: USN & Camillus - Plastic Pommel - XLNT, WWII CAMILLUS MK 2 FIGHTING KNIFE USMC WITH LEATHER SHEATH, U. S. Camillus Fighting Knife Used by USMC USN ARMY, Original Vietnam War USMC Stenciled & Named EGA Camillus Fighting Knife Kabar. USA WW2 era USN MK2 Camillus Mark 2 fighting knife, orig NORD scabbard, GI-signed and ID'd; great condition $ 0.00 Read more; Rare WW2 era American Model 2 SMATCHET huge fighting knife made by Case XX, original leather-covered wood scabbard Sale! MARK2 FIGHTING KNIFE GOOD CONDITION, ORIGINAL WWII USMC FIGHTING KNIFE w/ SHEATH CAMILLUS U.S.M.C. Scales are starting to lift near open button, TANG STAMPS: CAMILLUS NEW YORK USA 42 LENGTH (CLOSED): 3 3/16 . TANG STAMPS: CAMILLUS NEW YORK USA 89 . Era" knife. 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 The knife is not marked USN or USMC, it is only marked US as you can see in the pictures. head pommel. 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. Check out these Camillus Knives that are currently available on eBay. It's a great place to learn or just hang out and share pictures information. This is the #3 knife Camillus submitted for the test. Hello I need help to identify this Camillus fighting knife. More Info . $59.95. It's an American made Camillus single blade jack with stagalon scales. There is no markings on the other side of the tang. In 1902, Kastor began making knives in a small factory he had purchased in the town of Camillus, NY. Carried in Vietnam we doubt it. It still has the original factory shine on the blades. selected. knife with Rosewood plain grips and brass pins. 539. . Scabbard is in good condition, with little wear and very little staining on the canvas of the integral frog. I have been a member of the forum for several months now but have not taken the opportunity to tap into this knowledge. So far I have not found the S card for This sample made 1939. This is when Camillus re-designed their screw top pommel. This Camillus scout/utility knife does not appear to have ever been used. Scabbard is in good condition, with little wear and very little staining on the canvas of the integral frog. The marking of US over Camillus, N.Y. without branch stamping was used until 1974 wen the N.Y. was dropped and the stamping was simply US over Camillus. You guys have been so much help providing this information about my knife. IMPORTANT - - - IF SENDING CHECK/ MONEY ORDER IT MUST ARRIVE BEFORE FRIDAY, MARCH 24th!!! The KA-BAR Jarosz Turok is made in the USA from 1095 Cro-Van steel. Our Terms Are Very Simple And Easy To Understand, So Please Read Them Fully Before Bidding .. WW2/Vietnam War Era 'Folding Pen Knife' (Rare Old Antique Vintage Blade Dagger) $499.00. KA-BAR Foliage Green Fighting Knife PS. January 11, 2011 in EDGED WEAPONS. - Payment may be made in person or mailed to 501 MAIN ST., PO BOX 68, CARTHAGE, IL 62321 . Sign up for a new account in our community. Thank you all for your wonderful feedback and input it has been very educational. Yes the Vietnam War lasted until 1975 but the majority of US combat