Mr.Jerry Posted April 27, 2016 Share #1 Posted April 27, 2016 I just picked this one up tonight at my shop. It s a "6". I tried looking on line but the various knife boards seems to contradict each other and I really don't know who knows what there. But I know you guys here know your stuff! So what say ye? There is actually a name inked on the scabbard I was going to try and search him out too and see if that might tell me anything. Thanks for your assitance! Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siclfde Posted April 27, 2016 Share #2 Posted April 27, 2016 A better shot of the pommel might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeder3 Posted April 27, 2016 Share #3 Posted April 27, 2016 50s, maybe early 60s at the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 27, 2016 Share #4 Posted April 27, 2016 Thinking its a Model #3 -6 inch and most likely made in the mid to late 50s. Not sure if its on line but there is a book on these and some date them by the use of the colored spacers and arrangement.Heiser made scabbards for Randall for many years.The 6 on the back typically denotes blade length for the knife.Typically these have a brown button embossed with the Heiser name for a grip snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted April 27, 2016 Share #5 Posted April 27, 2016 I'm with Ron. Looks like a Mod. 3. But not sure on date. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted April 27, 2016 Thanks guys, the snap is unmarked smooth silver. I will post some pommel pics tomorrow, but it has a brass nut peened on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted April 27, 2016 Pommel time as requested. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted April 27, 2016 Share #8 Posted April 27, 2016 Great knife, Jerry! Good luck with the vet research! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted April 28, 2016 Share #9 Posted April 28, 2016 I'm also gonna agree with Ron. I think this is a mid fifties Randall. I'm trying to come up with a more definitive answer. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45govt Posted April 28, 2016 Share #10 Posted April 28, 2016 I got this from my friend who wrote the book attached "As to the knife, IMO, it's late 1945 to late 1947. Early Hunter, pre-hump/pre-Model #4 (some people call these a Model 3-1/2), left-handed sheath, domed metal snap, domed rivets, full-length blade flats, brass nut w/brass washer, and cigar handle shape. Tell your friends. Best wishes, Shel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 28, 2016 Share #11 Posted April 28, 2016 Great info 45 Govt! I have one very similiar but its been mated to a Heiser Model 1 scabbard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted April 28, 2016 Share #12 Posted April 28, 2016 Got new info and 45 govt is close. It is a 1944 or first half of 1945 made Randall. Actually a fairly rare Randall as production at that time was focused on fighting knives. Hope this helps. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 29, 2016 Share #13 Posted April 29, 2016 Pictures of mine and it appears the same vintage.The scabbard is a Heiser 1-7(Model 1 -7 inch) and mated to it later in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 29, 2016 Share #14 Posted April 29, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted April 29, 2016 Share #15 Posted April 29, 2016 Ron I'm just passing on the info I obtained from the "pro's." Probably the most prolific Mod.3 Randall collector describes this knife as a 44 or 1st half of 45 made knife. He gives a number of reasons which are too many for me to copy and add here. But one reason is that the throat of Heiser WWII sheaths was thin during the war but after the war they went to the wide throat. You can read his comments on the Knife Network Forums. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted May 3, 2016 Thank you guys so much! ( and thank your Friend Sheldon from me!) i will see if I can find the book for future reference. At least now I don't feel bad for being confused, these are quite complex little buggers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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