Papas-Toybox Posted August 3, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 3, 2018 Got another question.. I cannot locate anything about this knife online so time to ask the experts. Anything anyone can tell me will be appreciated. The markings on the Ricasso seem to be military numbering as the L-1275 is also stenciled on the back of the sheath. My initial guess is an armorer controlled these and the UMC either USMC or most likely Unit Master Catalog. The blade guard is larger, but matches the blade guard on my Pal RH-36's. This knife however has a 7 inch blade.Under the wire reinforcement for the sheath, there are 9 split rivets along with a sewn edge. The sheath is just long enough for the 7 inch blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted August 3, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted August 3, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted August 3, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted August 3, 2018 Share #5 Posted August 3, 2018 Bob- Mike Silvey has a picture of a similar knife on pg 189 in his book on" US Military Knives of WW2". He states they are a cheap copy of the PAL RH36, no name of manufacturer, or stamp listed for knife. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted August 3, 2018 Share #6 Posted August 3, 2018 Can you make out The name? There are only 34 entries in the WW2 data base I used from here with that laundry number, non of them have a Wyoming residence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted August 3, 2018 Louis Lamarca? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted August 3, 2018 Both the blade and blade guard are magnetic. When I hold the handle and tap it with metal it sounds exactly like the RH36. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted August 3, 2018 Share #9 Posted August 3, 2018 These are only WW2 Army records, but this maybe more than coincidence. http://wwii-enlistment.com/record/42171275/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmce4 Posted August 3, 2018 Share #10 Posted August 3, 2018 Can you make out The name? There are only 34 entries in the WW2 data base I used from here with that laundry number, non of them have a Wyoming residence. The "WY" followed by numbers LOOKS like Wyoming with a zip code, but you have to bear in mind there were no zip codes back then. I'm not at all familiar with Army abbreviations, but the "WY" may possibly mean something else. Plus, the two-letter state abbreviations are a fairly recent innovation as well. Wyoming probably had to be spelled out back then. Hope this helps, Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted August 3, 2018 These are only WW2 Army records, but this maybe more than coincidence. http://wwii-enlistment.com/record/42171275/ If I separate the letters on the Scabbard Louis La Marca I think you found him. Now to figure out what the WY. 155 means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted August 3, 2018 BTW, the L-1275 matches his name and service number L = LaMarca 1275 = last 4 of 4211275 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted August 3, 2018 Thank you for the help. Now I've tons more information than when I started. Amazing source of info here on the Forum. I'll keep searching the WY 155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted August 4, 2018 BTW, there is also a Wyoming County and a Village of Wyoming in New York that is southwest of Rochester, NY which is his place of enlistment. My newest guess is WY 155 was his phone number when he entered service. Also, I have located his daughter and grandaughter in an effort to learn more. In the event they want the knife back, I am just gonna bite the bullet and send it to them for free. I know with the provenance I should get around $100 - $200 selling it, but it's worth more than money to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas-Toybox Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted August 4, 2018 It's getting better. The UMC engraved on the blade could be for his church. The United Methodist Church of Wyoming New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now