More not snipery, but vintage

[roostercogburn98]

In today’s episode of not snipery but vintage.

Walked into Smokey Mountain Knife Works in Sevierville, TN yesterday afternoon. We were just passing through and did some sightseeing, also checked out Buds Guns.

Walking around the store, I always look for the “old”, or trade in section of the store. Most times I don’t find it, but SMKW had one on the back wall kinda tucked away. They had all kinds of old “pocket” style knives like Case, Old Timer, and such. Towards the end of the cabinet they’re were two little gems that caught my eye. One was a Randall #1, the other was this Colt Tuck Away.

So the basics of what I know and anyone can chime in.
Colt Tuck Away Hunter made by Barry Woods knives. This particular one is a 3rd variation, and they were all made between 1969-1973 iirc. They’re were around 2,500 of this variation made with approximately 15,300 of all variations made. This one has the original box, outer sleeve, and sheath. The sheath has never seen a belt through it, and appears as new like it shipped.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

The 1960’s and ‘70’s wood grain box is fantastic!!!

Amazing piece of Colt history!!!

Sirhr

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Oh and did you buy the Randall?

Sirhr

 

[roostercogburn98]

Oh and did you buy the Randall?

Sirhr

I should have but didn’t. I have been contemplating calling them up and seeing if I can get it today. Oddly enough they don’t list their old stuff on the website, so you have to be in the store to see it.

 

[roostercogburn98]

The 1960’s and ‘70’s wood grain box is fantastic!!!

Amazing piece of Colt history!!!

Sirhr

The box was what drew me to the Colt over the Randall. You just don’t see the boxes in that shape very often

 

[ZG47A]

Nice find.

 

[roostercogburn98]

Nice find.

Thank you sir. Was pleasantly surprised myself

 

[ZG47A]

By the way ... what is the dovetail type on those rifles?

 

[roostercogburn98]

By the way ... what is the dovetail type on those rifles?

On what rifles? Sorry I’ve been out mending an injured hawse this afternoon/evening

 

[ZG47A]

On what rifles? Sorry I’ve been out mending an injured hawse this afternoon/evening

Kimberly 82G. I assume that it is the standard American 3/8" groove designed for target diopter sights.

 

[roostercogburn98]

Kimberly 82G. I assume that it is the standard American 3/8" groove designed for target diopter sights.

Don’t have a Kimber 82g, never have. Not sure what they use

 

[ZG47A]

Don’t have a Kimber 82g, never have. Not sure what they use

Sorry. Addressed wrong person. Bit worn out, coming up to Christmas and bouncing between work sites. Have a good week!

 

[RTH1800]

It was a different thread.

 

[VJJPunisher]

Known a lot of dudes over the years that are knife gurus, that’s a realm that’s never caught my itch in the collectable world. Always just been a blade on my gerber that opens my mre type of guy. I will say however I can appreciate an old classic knife and that one looks pretty cool

 

[roostercogburn98]

Known a lot of dudes over the years that are knife gurus, that’s a realm that’s never caught my itch in the collectable world. Always just been a blade on my gerber that opens my mre type of guy. I will say however I can appreciate an old classic knife and that one looks pretty cool

You ate MREs? I bet you had a cool life.

We should hang out in real life. We might be ok friends

 

[powdahound76]

You ate MREs? I bet you had a cool life.

We should hang out in real life. We might be ok friends

A whole conversation using nothing but sarcasm and smart ass remarks.

Perfect!

 

[roostercogburn98]

A whole conversation using nothing but sarcasm and smart ass remarks.

Perfect!

He’d win. I believe he is on a whole new level of smartassedness

 

[roostercogburn98]

@sirhrmechanic

Chewed on it for a few days and sent an email to SMKW. The fella who buys, sells, and runs the collector corner for them called me last night about that Randall. He said if it was on the shelf this morning when they opened he would grab it and have customer service call me so I could buy it. I’ll hold off on details, but I believe it is a unique #1 as well.

 

[roostercogburn98]

Fuckered up and bought the Randall #1. Will post pics when it shows ip even though it isn’t what I’d consider “vintage”. Probably made around 1998 or so.

 

[VJJPunisher]

Got this collectable honey at a fair in 1986, not for sale but you can drool

 

[roostercogburn98]

I knew this was you!!!!! I bet you have an M60 hiding somewhere too!!!!!

 

[Modoc]

Fuckered up and bought the Randall #1. Will post pics when it shows ip even though it isn’t what I’d consider “vintage”. Probably made around 1998 or so.

Still a good knife. Would like one myself

 

[roostercogburn98]

Still a good knife. Would like one myself

Will be my first Randall. I’ve wanted one for a while, finally found a deal to good to pass

 

[roostercogburn98]

@sirhrmechanic

This little, and I mean little beauty showed up today!! It was nice in the store when I looked at it, but holding it for good makes it look so much nicer. I’m convinced it has never seen use. It is number 1277 of 1500 made.

 

[roostercogburn98]

Edit to this as it is actually not a #1. It appears to be an RKS5 which is a knife made for the Randall Knife Society Club. It was only available for purchase by a club member like the previous 4 models.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

@sirhrmechanic

This little, and I mean little beauty showed up today!! It was nice in the store when I looked at it, but holding it for good makes it look so much nicer. I’m convinced it has never seen use. It is number 1277 of 1500 made. View attachment 8290728View attachment 8290729View attachment 8290730View attachment 8290732

Beautiful!!! Well scored!!!

Sirhr

 

[Bigfatcock]

Nice knife! I love Randall knives, but they have the largest choil on erf. That’s the only thing I don’t like about them.

 

[roostercogburn98]

Nice knife! I love Randall knives, but they have the largest choil on erf. That’s the only thing I don’t like about them.

Go big or go home is the mantra

 

[Random Guy]

In today’s episode of not snipery but vintage.

Ok, I'll add my pic of both vintage blades but with some snipery stuff too:
SA M1s from 1940 (top) to 1945 (bottom). Pic shows the evolution of bayonets used on the M1s....

 

[lariat]

@sirhrmechanic

This little, and I mean little beauty showed up today!! It was nice in the store when I looked at it, but holding it for good makes it look so much nicer. I’m convinced it has never seen use. It is number 1277 of 1500 made. View attachment 8290728View attachment 8290729View attachment 8290730View attachment 8290732

I do like that blade style. Very functional. Nice score.

 

[roostercogburn98]

I do like that blade style. Very functional. Nice score.

Thank you sir

 

[roostercogburn98]

Ok, I'll add my pic of both vintage blades but with some snipery stuff too:
SA M1s from 1940 (top) to 1945 (bottom). Pic shows the evolution of bayonets used on the M1s....
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Best comparison I could come up with on such short notice

@VJJPunisher you mean this Rock-Ola?

 

[roostercogburn98]

@sirhrmechanic

Stumbled across an actual Randall #1 mini today. Had to bring it home.

 

[lariat]

@sirhrmechanic

Stumbled across an actual Randall #1 mini today. Had to bring it home. View attachment 8328180

That thing is a work of art.

 

[roostercogburn98]

That thing is a work of art.

Thank you sir. The M1, and the RKS5 side by side are a stunning pair

 

[roostercogburn98]

@sirhrmechanic

I gots a problem it seems. Picked up a mini 27 cause it looked pretty

 

[sirhrmechanic]

@sirhrmechanic

I gots a problem it seems. Picked up a mini 27 cause it looked pretty
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That's sexy!

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[roostercogburn98]

That's sexy!

Cheers,

Sirhr

Thank you

 

[Jerry V]

Rooster. When is your estate sale? I want to be there. Your recent purchases are very desirable.
Keep Buying!

 

[roostercogburn98]

When is your estate sale

Everyday is an estate sale!