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!

 

[roostercogburn98]

@sirhrmechanic

Dammit the gun show strikes again. Fount a (like new/maybe is new?) in sheath mini #25. This was the very first mini Randall model ever made, and this one is serial number 20. Don’t mind my grubby fingerprints on the blade!!

 

[jrhtx]

@sirhrmechanic

Dammit the gun show strikes again. Fount a (like new/maybe is new?) in sheath mini #25. This was the very first mini Randall model ever made, and this one is serial number 20. Don’t mind my grubby fingerprints on the blade!!
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Well, no not exactly. Randall made miniatures go back years ago in the 70's-80's. Gary Randall supposedly made most of them. Model 18, 1, and 1-2 more models. They did not have the "M" mark back then. Very few were made of each model. They stopped partly because of people counterfeiting them. They would take a model 5 and make a mini 1 and sell it for big money. I bought a Mini 1 in the mid 90's from a known Randall dealer and sent it to Gary Randall to verify. Gary said it was fake. Big pissing contest between the the dealer and Gary. Got my money back and walked away.

This is a rough list of the "New" Mini series:
Model 25 , 1,500 made (issue price $320) 1996
Model 1 1,500 made (issue price $295) 1998
Model 3 1,500 made (issue price $310) 2001
Model 14 3,000 made (issue price $340) 2004
Model RKS5 Drop Point , 1,500 being made (issue price $478) 2006

 

[roostercogburn98]

Well, no not exactly. Randall made miniatures go back years ago in the 70's-80's.

Yes, you are correct. I was referring to what was actually listed and sold as a mini with the “m” or “s” mark.

The ones you talk about are harder to find for sure.

Dont forget the 27 mini, which is still marked “m” but not a limited series production. They have added the newer version as well, the copper companion.

 

[pmclaine]

@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

Kind of looks like my Randall Fireman special. Thing is a beast.

 

[pmclaine]

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.

Feeling the same that is what made me find this one irresistible.

 

[jrhtx]

Yes, you are correct. I was referring to what was actually listed and sold as a mini with the “m” or “s” mark.

The ones you talk about are harder to find for sure.

Dont forget the 27 mini, which is still marked “m” but not a limited series production. They have added the newer version as well, the copper companion.

The "S" means stainless blade.

I stopped collecting them years ago. The Randall Knife Society fell apart, mostly, when Rett passed. A Randall dealer took over after a year or so but I haven't kept up since.
I would like to find a Model 2-4" with ivory handle but Randall stopped doing Ivory 20-30(?) years ago even if you supply. Not sure on date but a long time.

 

[roostercogburn98]

The hatvgu

The "S" means stainless blade.

I stopped collecting them years ago. The Randall Knife Society fell apart, mostly, when Rett passed. A Randall dealer took over after a year or so but I haven't kept up since.
I would like to find a Model 2-4" with ivory handle but Randall stopped doing Ivory 20-30(?) years ago even if you supply. Not sure on date but a long time.

there is a 2-3(m) on fleabay out now. Not what you are looking for, but cool little knife.

I wouldn’t call myself a collector by any means. I just liked the minis and figured the chase of finding a few would be fun. I’d I run by one at a gun show or knife store and I have some money burning a hole in my pocket, I’ll grab it. Mostly stuff for my kids to sell when I’m work food.

 

[roostercogburn98]

Feeling the same that is what made me find this one irresistible.

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The only full size I have is a #8 bird and trout, 80s era and pretty much unused as far as I can tell.