Rick35ovi Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share #26 Posted October 21, 2011 Here is a link to some better pictures i took today, if anyone could maximize these and post them for me as before that would be great!! http://s898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/r...rooper%20knife/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted October 21, 2011 Share #27 Posted October 21, 2011 [Here you go: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactroop Posted October 21, 2011 Share #28 Posted October 21, 2011 Had to split them up. Heres the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted October 21, 2011 Share #29 Posted October 21, 2011 Good lord. This is one of the best finds I have ever heard off. EVER. Definitely go and buy that lottery ticket... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick35ovi Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share #30 Posted October 21, 2011 Thanks for your help with the pics Sactroop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 21, 2011 Share #31 Posted October 21, 2011 Thanks for your help with the pics Sactroop! Looks really good Rick. You gotta be proud. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted October 21, 2011 Share #32 Posted October 21, 2011 Looks really good Rick. You gotta be proud.Ronnie Shhhhoot, I reckon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1garandgunner Posted October 24, 2011 Share #33 Posted October 24, 2011 WOW JACKPOT ALERT!!! nice find!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 26, 2011 Share #34 Posted October 26, 2011 I found my Western under similar circumstances, and without sheath as well. I think I paid $5 or maybe $10 for it. I found the scabbard later on. It fits well and is no doubt a Western scabbard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 26, 2011 Share #35 Posted October 26, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick35ovi Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share #36 Posted October 26, 2011 Awesome Robinb! i went back to the same flea market this weekend trying to find a good leather sheath for mine and found another super nice western knife for 15 bucks though not military marked. It was too nice to pass up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu100 Posted October 26, 2011 Share #37 Posted October 26, 2011 congrats on the find - my favorite spot to look when shopping are in the junk boxes - there are still a lot of good finds out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinO Posted October 27, 2011 Share #38 Posted October 27, 2011 Was not aware of these! Congrats on your pickup Rick, looks like a good candidate for the safety deposit box! Edit: Nice impromptu "lightbox" photoshoot as well, very good photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbertson Posted October 29, 2011 Share #39 Posted October 29, 2011 Been off the 'net for a spell...glad to see someone has had good luck while I've been away! I don't get around too much looking for knives, but hucksters trying to pass off junk on me as something else is more my norm. Damn nice score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsellati Posted October 29, 2011 Share #40 Posted October 29, 2011 What a beautiful knife :thumbsup:! I especially love the coloration on the handle scales. I assume they are wood bounded by leather spacers near the guard and pommel ends. What a remarkable score, likely the score of a lifetime! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick35ovi Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share #41 Posted October 30, 2011 Does anyone have an idea how many of these are known to exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted November 18, 2011 Share #42 Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks Rick! Thanks to Rick's loyalty to "first come-first served". I now own this piece of Marine Corps history. It looks as nice in hand as it does in the photos. I do however, need an original sheath. Any help in finding one will be greatly appreciated. I would prefer the sheath without the imprints, but of course beggars can't be chooser's. Thanks for the help. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Walters Posted November 20, 2011 Share #43 Posted November 20, 2011 Here is another paramarine knife photo. I apologize for the stupid water marks; I did not put them on there. Here are some photos of my Western Parachutists that will give you a better view of an original sheath. I also included a sterile model of the Parachutist with the typical Western red/black spacers and leather handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick35ovi Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share #44 Posted November 20, 2011 Thanks Rick! Thanks to Rick's loyalty to "first come-first served". I now own this piece of Marine Corps history. It looks as nice in hand as it does in the photos. I do however, need an original sheath. Any help in finding one will be greatly appreciated. I would prefer the sheath without the imprints, but of course beggars can't be chooser's.Thanks for the help. Ronnie I am glad you like it Ronnie, it was an honor to own it for the short time that i did!! If i run across a nice sheath i will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted November 20, 2011 Share #45 Posted November 20, 2011 I am glad you like it Ronnie, it was an honor to own it for the short time that i did!! If i run across a nice sheath i will let you know. Thanks again Rick...you Yankee devil! See you at Shiloh perhaps. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted November 20, 2011 Share #46 Posted November 20, 2011 Here are some photos of my Western Parachutists that will give you a better view of an original sheath. I also included a sterile model of the Parachutist with the typical Western red/black spacers and leather handle. This isn't fair Bill. We all are looking for just one of these knives and you have two of probably the most beautiful USMC Parachutists knives around. These are real beauties. Thanks for posting the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted November 20, 2011 Share #47 Posted November 20, 2011 Here are some photos of my Western Parachutists that will give you a better view of an original sheath. I also included a sterile model of the Parachutist with the typical Western red/black spacers and leather handle. Bill please tell me about the sterile model...when was it made? Etc. Thanks. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Walters Posted November 21, 2011 Share #48 Posted November 21, 2011 Bill please tell me about the sterile model...when was it made? Etc.Thanks. Ronnie I wish that I knew for sure. I would assume that it might have been a prototype or factory sample for the Parachutist. I say that because of the use of the prevelant leather handle with red/black spacers. But that is totally an assumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted November 21, 2011 Share #49 Posted November 21, 2011 I wish that I knew for sure. I would assume that it might have been a prototype or factory sample for the Parachutist. I say that because of the use of the prevelant leather handle with red/black spacers. But that is totally an assumption. Very nice Bill. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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