Thanks! I just wondered if it was purposely crinked or bent to clear. I would NOT try to straighten it!!Thanks Charlie, the tip just hits the liner. Added a picture of the well. Beautiful Congresseseseseses
That bottom Remington is a muskrat Duncan. It was the only Rem I had that had Bone resembling the subject; sorry for the confusion!!Ooh Paul, that is a Sweetheart- Everything about that old One arm is great!
Charlie, Those are beautiful examples- love the "reverse" Congress at the bottom- Im not too sure as to what the actual name of that Congress would be?
Great side by side comparison, so far it looks to be Remington- your top and bottom Remington's - the Spring Pins, The Jig work look bang on! ( in my opinion- which 99% of the time is wrong
That is a fantastic Camillus, Paul, and in tip top shape!A well worn TIP TOP Sword Brand 4 line Camillus Barlow arrived a couple of days back. DEEP stamp on the bolsters, solid blades with no play, funny how the pen lived through a pretty noticeable bend without snapping off
Not an optical illusion
Just a great old Barlow
, maybe those kicks to the head did do something eh?
Good catch r8shell in regards to the bolster stampThat is a fantastic Camillus, Paul, and in tip top shape!
I have one not so old, and while the tang stamp was updated, it looks like they used the exact same bolster stamp. It sports the same oddly asymmetrical T, and slightly tapered I, etc. Really cool!
with the years in between production that quite possibly the same TIP TOP stamp was obviously still in use? even if the die was replaced they kept the exact same stamp
I'm with you Charlie
the pen is fine "as is" In the past I have actually crinked a spey blade back to center with helpful advice from Ed (Modoc Ed) . It was on a 1970 Case trapper and I was sweatin bullets the entire time
I donated a knife to science and received this beauty as a "thank you"... all told, I think I made out pretty good
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A well worn TIP TOP Sword Brand 4 line Camillus Barlow arrived a couple of days back. DEEP stamp on the bolsters, solid blades with no play, funny how the pen lived through a pretty noticeable bend without snapping off
Not an optical illusion
Just a great old Barlow
There is some appearance similarities between your Keen Kutter and this old Cattaraugus IMO , but I think there are differences in the Jigging and a little more like Kevin's
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Nice TIP TOPs Paul, Augie and Rachel!!Paul, great pick up buddy, can't remember if I've ever seen another with the one arm blade but I bet our friend Charlie has a mint set sitting somewhere
I like those early Tip Top's, great bolster stamp and a relatively large framed Barlow, feel great in the hand, couple I have.
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Beautiful Old Barlow’s everyone.
Camillus with their striking Bone on Paul’s, R8shell’s and Augies Barlow’s is a sight to behold.
Augie, That Spey Barlow is such a find ! As is Paul’s Older one arm, Augie that Congress is a Stellar example my friend.
Harry Sir- That Old Cat is just great.
A question for you folks......
Tip Top Bolsters.
What is the Tip Top referring to - I do remember this being asked in the past but for the life of me I cannot remember the answer.
Tip Top was a saying as in “ Tip Top condition “ etc
In New Zealand we have a massive Ice Cream Brand called Tip Top, I’m not too sure if this is International- but the firm is old.
Please dont apologise about confusion- one with eyes open would have seen it - its me who should apologise for being confused
( Laughing out loud ) In all honesty Charlie I was sipping a cup of Tea, and looked at you post a spat out my tea- thankfully not over the keyboard, but my Bank statements paid the price..... I didnt even look at the Blades lol I was purely focused on the Bone, I looked back at your post with the congresses and immediately the wash of shame hit me ....Oh well I did it again - Im still sticking to Remington!
waynorth
I haven't double-checked the Remington lingo but the description is for an R6143, 3-1/2" half congress.
That is a fantastic Camillus, Paul, and in tip top shape!
I have one not so old, and while the tang stamp was updated, it looks like they used the exact same bolster stamp. It sports the same oddly asymmetrical T, and slightly tapered I, etc. Really cool!
Paul, great pick up buddy, can't remember if I've ever seen another with the one arm blade but I bet our friend Charlie has a mint set sitting somewhere
I like those early Tip Top's, great bolster stamp and a relatively large framed Barlow, feel great in the hand, couple I have.
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There is some appearance similarities between your Keen Kutter and this old Cattaraugus IMO , but I think there are differences in the Jigging and a little more like Kevin's
Harry
Found these examples online... as long as it seems rational that HSB had Remington make some knives for them, I am on-board with Duncan for this being a Remington made knife.
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Good eye guys!
The answer is NO my friend . In my case , it just gets longer .Man, this page is just full of Incredibles!!
I, too, now must be "In Search Of" a Tip Top barlow, and Remingtons, and Catt's....does the list ever end??
Love that stockman, what a beauty!!!Picked up this great Ulster Knife Co stockman last week
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Man o man...I love your UlsterPicked up this great Ulster Knife Co stockman last week
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Likewise kind sir!Man o man...I love your Ulster
I was pleasantly surprised when I got this one in the mail