kelpike Posted October 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 18, 2014 I recently acquired a machete made by Collins & Company. So far I have found out that they were made in the 40's. Most have a date on them but mine does not. Anyone know where I can find out at least what year this one would be dated to? The blade is 25" long, overall length including the handle is 31". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-A-Marine Posted October 18, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 18, 2014 I do not think it is military. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ka bar Posted October 18, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 18, 2014 It has an unusual grip for a military issue... And I think they had plastic grips... Like this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quack Posted October 18, 2014 Share #4 Posted October 18, 2014 Agree with Still-a-Marine-- I think this is commercial, not military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankerman Posted October 18, 2014 Share #5 Posted October 18, 2014 Sorry, but this is not an issue machete. commercial piece and post WW2. good working tool though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted October 18, 2014 Share #6 Posted October 18, 2014 It has an unusual grip for a military issue... And I think they had plastic grips... Like this one... ka bar, U.S. military issue machete handles were made not only of plastic materials (both, hard and soft rubber-like material like the No. 1253), but also of stacked leather (e.g. Collins No. 127 U.S. Army purchase 1904 & 1906), horn (e.g. No. 18) and wood (like the No. 1001 USMC Intrenching machete and some M-1942's). It bothers me when I see posts like this, because we have the responsibility not to spread misinformation. If your post went unanswered and someone read it, they are probably not going to remember that you said "I think." All they will remember is that they read "somewhere" that ALL U.S. military machetes had plastic grips. Then, it becomes internet Gospel. Hope you take this well, Mate. Glad to see you here. GB P.S. And yes, this is a commercial model, and no, it's not just because it doesn't have a date on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ka bar Posted October 18, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 18, 2014 ka bar, U.S. military issue machete handles were made not only of plastic materials (both, hard and soft rubber-like material like the No. 1253), but also of stacked leather (e.g. Collins No. 127 U.S. Army purchase 1904 & 1906), horn (e.g. No. 18) and wood (like the No. 1001 USMC Intrenching machete and some M-1942's). It bothers me when I see posts like this, because we have the responsibility not to spread misinformation. If your post went unanswered and someone read it, they are probably not going to remember that you said "I think." All they will remember is that they read "somewhere" that ALL U.S. military machetes had plastic grips. Then, it becomes internet Gospel. Hope you take this well, Mate. Glad to see you here. GB P.S. And yes, this is a commercial model, and no, it's not just because it doesn't have a date on it. Hey GB... Mate, no offence taken at all... Machetes arent really my thing... I agree with you about making these generalised comments... Will leave it to the more experienced collector to make more educated comments... Regards...Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted October 19, 2014 Share #8 Posted October 19, 2014 Thank you, Ben! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warcollect1942 Posted November 5, 2014 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2014 It is Collins #190. It had to be stamped With Made in the USA because It was for export to a South American country. I can' make out the label but it is Spanish. I am thinking 1930s.. It is not U.S. military issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warcollect1942 Posted November 5, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 5, 2014 Here is a picture of the label. In the earlier years it would have been an oval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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