View attachment 583131 View attachment 583132. 25 shipping. The leather handle looks nice with a few scratches and some wear. $34. I only ship on Jul 16, 2001 · My Western L66 with "D" (1980) date code has an aluminum guard and pommel. 8% positive; Seller's other items Seller's other items; Contact seller; US $37. I don't have the box, bfrom 42415530 . or Best Offer. New Listing Vintage Official Boy Scout Knife & Sheath by Western w/ Box! 4-1/2” Blade. L66 D marked on blade. I've read about Western's process of using letter codes starting with A in 1977 to date knives. Breathe easy. It is marked Western, Boulder, Colo. MODEL #L66 LARGE HUNTING KNIFE, 4” BLADE!. 75 shipping. Add to Favorites Vintage late 1950's to 60's fixed blade, small skinning/hunting knife, unmarked Western Knife COIL Titanium Fixed 420 Stainless Steel Blade. Knife in great shape. POMMEL: Aluminum birds head pommel . VINTAGE WESTERN USA SHEATH KNIFE MODEL L66. Knife 8-3/4 overall with a 4-1/2 long blade. $94. 44 shipping. MADE IN: U. The company faced many ups and downs yet never compromised Source eBay. Based on examples of datable purchases, the mark on your knife was in use from '64-probably sometime in '66. Returns accepted. GUARD: Aluminum. 1k) $121. Haven’t used a forums in years! Anyways, I have this Western knife. The new business was named “Western States Cutlery. It measures 8 3/4 overall with Apr 19, 2024 · Thisbright USA steel fixed blade knife is full with apointed tip, and there areNo blade edge nicks. or Best Offer +$6. View all items for sale by Kennedy Knives Vintage Western Boulder Colo. The blade has some surface discoloration as shown. . Mar 13, 2014 · Mine has Made In U. knife making companies were under tremendous pressure at this time from overseas competition. All U. Vintage 1961-1977 Western U. I recently made a trade for a Western made L66 Boy Scouts of America fixed blade hunter. Cut them in half, slipped them in-between the leather,with some epoxy, in a couple choice spots. Here is a very interesting write up and history on the Western line of knives. People are checking this out. 88. 5” Boy Scouts Of America BSA Hunting Knife With BSA Leather Sheath. brstr6783 (76) 100%. Very good condition original vintage Western skinner hunting knife. $219. $15. Camillus Cutlery Company purchased Western in 1992. This is a WESTERN L66 I fixed blade knife. Mine is a 66 and seems there weren't as many of those. 57. Not sure if that makes it special or not but, it's special enough for me to keep hanging on to it! Dec 10, 2021 · WESTERN USA L66 D Fixed Blade Hunting Knife - Leather Handle w/ Double Red Band. $75. Oct 22, 2018 · Western L66 with new bone handles Post by Reverand » Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:24 am So I guess today was the day to clear a few Western knives out of my project pile. The company is probably best known for its "Bowie" style hunting knives. More Info. Free Shipping. 80 shipping. Pre-Owned · Western. Western Boulder Colo. Jan 31, 2023 · Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage 1984 Western Cutlery USA L66 H Fixed Blade Hunting Knife W/Sheath at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! MAKER: Western Cutlery Co. thanks Western Boulder Colorado USA Fixed blade hunting knife with Sheath. bart11. For the benefit of future researchers: BSA sold sheath knives from 1932 (Remington) to 1982 (Camillus) Other BSA knives were made by Marble's, Union Cutlery, PAL, and Cardinal Cutlery, The OP's BSA 1378 skinner pattern bears the pre-1960 BSA emblem ("First Class" badge) and was sold from 1948 into 1960. Make sure it all lines up again, then finish to the handle as needed. Oct 23, 2014 · by deo-pa » Sun Jan 11, 2015 4:09 pm. Western USA L66-L Fixed Blade Knife with sheath. and they are dating it way earlier (into the 1930's) than I was guessing. " on the left ricasso and "L66" on top of the guard. drako-12 (104) 100% positive; Western Factory Vintage Fixed Blade Bowie Knives, Western Hunting Factory Vintage Fixed Blade Knives, Trying to narrow down the date of a Western L66 knife and sheath I just picked up. New Listing Early Pre-W49 13" Western Bowie Fixed Blade Combat/ Military Knife w/case. Jul 14, 2015 · Also, the L46-5 has a 4-3/4" to 5. Estate Find:: Western Boulder Colorado USA L66 Hunting Knife with the Original Sheath. + results for. $154. S. The blade is incredibly sharp and the stacked leather handles and brass blade guard tang stamped L66 and bakelite spacers are in nice condition as well. HUNTING KNIFE: WESTERN KNIVES MODEL L66, FIXED BLADE KNIFE, INCLUDES 3RD PARTY SHEATH. The L46-5 was made from about 1947 or 1948 until 1973 or 1974. Blade is 4 1/2" long and Handle is 4" long, Comes with 1 sheath, The snap on the sheath says Coleman - Western, The leather on the handle is tight. Per Western, this knife was introduced as a commercial product in 1964. Ends in 6d Aug 1, 2018 · Sometimes Old is Cool: Western Knives Model L66Sometimes we can get caught up in the latest and greatest, shiney, new gadgets and forget that sometimesold WESTERN KNIFE, (BOULDER, CO. 60 shipping. For Sale By: Folgore Knives USA. US $60. The tang stamp dating estimates don't apply to this model. + $10. 5" high carbon, clip. The blade has some rust and the the guard is loose. 50 shipping. Find great deals on eBay for western boulder knife l66. Original Western F48B Black Beauty Knife and Sheath - NICE!! VINTAGE WESTERN USA L66 Fixed Blade Hunting Knife (140) $ 60. HANDLE: Leather ring handle (over single tang). Sold it on EBAY for $120! P. TANG STAMPS: WESTERN / U. Enter your search keyword Genuine Hubertus replacement kick spring for Hubertus Springer (#08 Model) 5-3/4". (656) $39. The international company is known for making high-quality knives, axes and other small arms. They were made AFTER the Navy approved the USN-MK2/1219C2. USA Cracked Ice 6501 Stockman Knife c. OAL: 8. Sep 16, 2021 · Western USA L66 Fixed Blade Skinning Knife. USA L66 Stacked Leather Fixed Blade Sheath Knife - Stacked Leather Handles -No Cracks -Brass Guard -Very Nice Unused Condition with the Original Leather Sheath - 8 3/4 inches. Marked "WESTERN/BOULDER, COLO. “This is in good condition. Buy It Now. 00 shipping. From what I can tell through unconfirmed sources, it may be dated to ‘47-‘55. SEE PICTURES. Top Rated Seller widespreadvintage (202) 100%. For Sale is a Coleman - Western USA L66 E Fixed Blade Hunting Knife. 1986 RARE WESTERN J USA VINTAGE SKINNING HUNTING KNIFE L66 BOWIE & SHEATH CASE | eBay TheClip-point steel fixed blade is mostly"mirror-like" and designed with a1 7/8" long false top edge, which could be sharpened if desired. #5 · Dec 24, 2013 (Edited) Nice, I used to collect Western Brand knivesfound an ex. DAMAGE: Normal use and wear, scratches to blade, dings to pommel and guard. 95. Skip to main content. name because “Platts” had been used a brand for the old company mentioned. 1930s Western Boulder L66 Stacked Leather Fixed Blade Hunting Knife. The blade marked (Western/USA/L66/L). #12. The 6" blade had the nick name "Shark" and the 5" blade, "Baby Shark". Nice used Western L66 knife with leather sheath. from United States. USA L66 Fixed blade knife with leather sheath. The blade is 4-1/2 inches long and overall knife is 8-3/4 inches. $8. stacked leather handle and aluminum pommel. $69. The WWII-era version had a straight crossguard. Come with a Sheath Not Original Looks to have a few Scratches with close to having Factory Edge Look for Yourself Leather Handles look good for the age Thanks for Looking For Sale By: Kennedy Knives . + $4. TANG STAMPS: WESTERN/BOULDER, COLO. For Sale By: swtthg. This is a very nice Western brand hunting knife. 85 shipping. /PAT’D MADE IN USA. Western L66 Knife . OAL: 8-7/8” BLADE LENGTH: 4-1/2” GUARD: Brass This is a BSA1378 model "sheath knife" based on the Western L66 fixed blade knife. PAT'D. Free shipping on many items | Browse Vtg c. Vintage Western USA #062 Large 2-Blade Folding Hunter Pocket Knife Boulder CO. Excellent condition with acceptable stain patina and light wear, both handles solid and tight, sheaths are in excellent condition with light wear and no damage. WESTERN KNIVES L66. CONDITION: Very Good to ExcellentExcellent. Shop with confidence. West coast Marines loved them. a fine knife from a fine usa cutlery for a collection or for use in the field. As for the leather, maybe just some saddle soap and leather oil. I don't know whether this is an original sheath. The L66 is stamped into the guard. The blade full at 4 1/2" light tarnish, not cleaned. Western Knife Boulder Colorado USA 901 Campers Multi Tool Jigged Delrin Handles. 9 bids. This knife is marked WESTERN, Boulder, Colo. An exceptional all original vintage Western Boulder Co. I’m new to the forums, hope I’m in the right spot. The knife is in excellent condition, there are no nicks or grind marks on the blade, tip is excellent. $35. </p><p>Please look at photos and judge for yourself. Jul 17, 2007 · WW2 production. CONDITION: Near Mint Sep 20, 2020 · Western L66 with Western sheath BRAND: Western. The Camillus version of the L66, (now W66) is Up for auction is a vintage Western L66 forged in the Longmont shop in 1978. Made in U. Apparently all western knives post-‘55 displayed a model number (was in some forum somewhere). The Western Knife Company was an American manufacturer of hunting knives which began operations in Boulder, Colorado in 1911. Blade: 4. J. Blade, stacked leather grip is in good condition and leather sheath has some marks. So did the L66 I had back in the '60s, and my stepfather's F66 Black Beauty. Features black, red, and white fiber spacers, aluminum pommel, and brass guard. GUARD STAMP: L66. USA combination hatchet and L66 hunting knife. L66 / J. THE KNIFE IS A WESTERN BOULDER COLO. 0" blade (slight variations by year) and the L66 sports a 4-1/2" blade. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage. $42. 4 3/8" blade has nice original bright. See images Skip to main content. Cold Steel Recon Scout 37RS In Box Made In Taiwan. #4 · Aug 28, 2015. $49. 702 (11074) 99. ellioteaston23 (98) 100%. Handles are stacked leather spacers all tight. At first only a jobbing business, by 1920 construction and machinery purchases were underway to begin manufacture of knives. (OFFICIAL BOY SCOUT KNIFE w SHEATH & CAMP STOOL w METAL FRAME/CANVAS ST. Sheath has tape holding it together and has initials written in on the back. The sheath is not original. Has been sharpened. Vintage Western 652 knife made in USA early version (lot#15408) Pre-Owned. Sep 17, 2015 · i used a western L66 knife this afternoon to clean a grouse; i like 'em 'cuz they aren't as hard to sharpen, the leather stacked grips feel good and they don't cost too much money--especially when ya find 'em in the shape of yours. 1967 Nov 25, 1998 · 87. Brand New · Western. $64. Item # 93524. That name was selected instead of the founders. western knives. 6%. com. It has a 4 1/4" multi-purpose blade, stainless steel guard. This L66 sheath knife is the first Jun 8, 2024 · vintage western l66 knife. The W66 stayed bifurcated. 00 (20% off) FREE shipping. ) USA. OFFICIAL Boy Scouts America Camp Knife Best Offer. Vintage Western USA Knife - Bowie Knife W36 With Original Sheath Rosewood Handle. Pre-Owned. N. Oct 17, 2021. , USA, so it would have been made sometime before 1972, when the factory was moved to Longmont. L66 I . BLADE WEAR: Blade has been sharpened but is near full. The knife is in fair condition and needs some attention on several parts. 00. Opens in a new window or tab. In used condition. Oct 21, 2009 · WEST-CUT was considered a lower end line of knives. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands This Vintage Western L66 H 1984 Knife is in Excellent Lightly Used and Sharpened Condition. The knife was manufactured in 1985 as the blade has the date code let THIS IS A VERY INTERSTING GROUP. Vintage Western W39 Fixed Blade Hunting Knife M1989 W LTH Sheath USA Box&Papers. Get the best deals for western l66 fixed blade knife and hachet axe combo at eBay. IT WAS MANUFACTURED BY WESTERN USA AND THE MODEL NUMBER IS L66 J. The finger guard being brass says it’s post WWII, so 1947. theronw4478 (868) 100%. Get the best deals on Western Scout Knife In Collectible Vintage Factory Manufactured Fixed Blade Knives when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. 00Standard Shipping. Western L66 Boy Scout Leather Knife Sheath (1 - 1 of 1 results) Price ($) Vintage WESTERN W66 Fixed Blade Knife w/ Original Leather Sheath Boulder, Colo. Oregon. The Western Knife Company is a leading brand which started manufacturing and designing Bowie knives and became popular worldwide. Great score. 1,000. The blade retains it's mirror polish and the edge is free of nicks or chi OAL: 8-1/2” (blade is 1/8” short on this knife) BLADE LENGTH: 4-1/2”. and Manufacturing Company”. Western Boulder, Colo. US $79. This knife is sharp and used, but, Blade has a great shine, knife and sheath are in great condition, It is a perfect hunting knife. Leather Washer HandleChrome Bandium BladeMolded Leather SheathMade by Western Cutlery, Longmont, Colorado. Split leather washer grip shows very little wear. Camillus went bankrupt in February of 2007, taking the name of Western knives with them. It is a Western USA L66 with a date code stamp J. $250. In 1991, Coleman sold the Western knife making concern to Camillus. 6% positive. 6 ounces. cond Bowie they made at a gunshow for $30 bucks with orininal sheath. +$12. 1 watched in the last 24 hours. Small black mark on blade which may wipe off. Classic Western Camillus W36 Knife. Well used but still has life left. The knife has seen use but is in very good shape. Get the best deals on Western Black Hunting Collectible Vintage Factory Manufactured Fixed Blade Knives when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Sheath is also in great shape but has the name "Carl E. So long ago that the clerk thought nothing of selling a "dangerous knife" to an unaccompanied 11yo kid. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Western Boulder Colo. The l Before the year 1911 was over, orders were being sold and knives were arriving. The leather handle is also in excellent condition. Jun 11, 2018 · Western L66 In 1911, H. that one i'd call a trout and bird knife, but it'd do fine to quarter out a brontosaurus if ye bagged one. Handle is stacked leather & spacers with normal wear. Contact seller. Condition is Used. I take a look at the knife, its construction and years of production. 31 shipping. skig1962 (2449) 100% positive; Seller's other items Seller's other items; Contact seller; US $34. Minor scuffs and scratches on this knife, mostly handling marks. Vintage BSA Boy Scouts Of America Western Knife & Sheath Marked No 648B. No proof, but I suspect that the WESTERN demo knives were probably made for them by Camillus. $90. 1 In Stock. Condition: Used. (2. OAL: 8-5/8” BLADE LENGTH: 4-1/2” Saber ground blade. $4. 49. (14678) 99. 7 have added this to their watchlist. NEW!! Free Shipping. VINTG. IT IS ABOUT 8 1/2" OVERALL LENGTH INCLUDING THE BLADE OF ABOUT 4 1/4". Mar 22, 2021 · Nice rehandle job. Post-‘47 because of the brass finger guard, and pre-‘55 because I read on the internet (so it must be true) that all post VTG Western 8. SHEATH: Brown factory leather sheath. c. OF GREATER INTEREST IS THE 9 SHEATH HAND MADE FROM THICK LEATHER ABOUT THE 1860-70'S ERA. The company was purchased by Coleman (the famous manufacturer of outdoor equipment) in 1984. There is NOT a sheath included with the knife. Buy It Now +$6. $153. Billy, I saw a post a while back where a fellow cut a couple thin pieces of ebony, I believe, the approximate size of the handle. Nice full blade with no damage grind marks and has most of the fac May 30, 2024 · <p>Western Fixed Blade Knife USA. It is not in the group display of all Westerns knives in the 1975 marketing brochure. VINTAGE WESTERN 648A BOULDER CO. Things I Buy In 2022, Ace Pawn was acquired by fellow Indiana Pawnbrokers Gold N Pawn. Condition: Used Used. Nice Older Western Leather Handle Fixed Blade Model L66. VINTAGE WESTERN USA W-39 FIXED BLADE HUNTING KNIFE & ORIGINAL LEATHER SHEATH. But I wouldn’t. There ” Read more. I love the old school raised clip point these have that takes after the good ol' american butcher knife. TANG STAMPS: WESTERN/U. SHEATH: New leather sheath (after-market sheath). US $14. (832) 100% positive. SHEATH: Factory molded leather sheath with Coleman Western snap. This knife shows obvious signs of some use and wear with a light patina and some light rust on the exposed tang. Handle: Stacked leather; Aluminum pommel; Exposed, bifurcated, full tang; Brass pins; Brass half guard. It is in excellent condition and super sharp. Western Vintage WESTERN L66 Fixed Blade Hunting Knife, Stacked Leather Handle + Sheath. MAKER: Western. $99. 79. It's a good blade, I still have it around here somewhere or Best Offer. The L66 was the most popular one for hunting. Add to Favorites Vintage Old 1930-50's US Early Western Boulder CO Hunting Knife Oct 17, 2021 · Location. Vintage Western Boulder, Colo. It’s old enough where I wouldn’t restore it, personally. Vintage Western Boulder Colorado L66 Fixed Blade Knife With Sheath. Fixed Blade Knife 5" Blade Hunting Survival. 8 1/2" overall in length. It's stamped as follows: Main blade front = WESTERN USA, Main blade back = S-244 STAINLESS, Secondary blades on back = S. MAKER: Western PATTERN: L66 OAL: 8-3/4” BLADE LENGTH: GUARD: Brass HANDLE: Stacked leather TANG STAMPS: WESTERN/BOULDER, COLO. Set of 4 carvell hall knife replica wall display. 47 shipping. under Western The closest stamp on that chart is exact minus the Made In U. The 8 inch blade was "just a silly little inch longer". Tang stamp reads WESTERN Boulder, Colo. You can try a light scrub with soap on the blade to get the loose buts, then try to Flitz polish if you really want to take the patina off. classiccommerceinc (2,797) 99. /. Rusted pitted on blade part that extends through handle. VINTAGE WESTERN USA L66 Fixed Blade Hunting Knife (139) $ 60. 1951-1978. or Best Offer +$8. Vintage Western USA L66 H Stacked Leather Hunting Knife Sheath. Platts, was able to draw on his extensive friendships and family connections in the cutlery world to start Western States Cutlery and Manufacturing of Boulder Colorado. No model number and the blade guard is made of steel Um, neither. Western L66 F Hunting Knife Brown Leather Handle and Org Sheath USA made. Vintage pair Miniature western toys - Diecast Cap Gun w/ Steers on White Plastic Handle, miniature wood handle bowie knife. Why I've never heard of a proper nick name for the 8" version I'll never know. Good clean knife ready for a collection or to use!</p><p>USA sales and shipping only. Jan 25, 2024 · <p>This knife is Western USA's most popular knife, the Model L66. It has sharpening scratches but remains in solid very nice condition measuring 9". Vintage Western L66 Fixed Blade Knife Hunting Camping Made In USA w Sheath. See other outdoor items in store. $41. A. I have also heard that this tang stamp was on some knives known to date to the mid-50’s (remember it from previously, can’t find a legitimate source for it though). My first sheath knife was a Western L66, purchased many moons ago from the sporting goods counter at the local Kmart. L66 Fixed Blade Knife & Hatchet Axe Combo w/Sheath. Feb 22, 2021 · The 46 pattern Western blade was inspired by the fullered blade of the Marble's Ideal knife. With a red spacer near the guard, it's most likely early production. Liverpool130. Brand New. USA FIXED BLADE HUNTING KNIFE & SHEATH -NICE! VINTAGE WESTERN U. Blade shows light use and wear with scratches and dark / age spots. Weighs 4. Blace is nice and straight and handle is also in very nice condition. The Western L66 Knife in the photos is what you would be purchasing. Western was not given a contract to produce them, so they made the G46-8. /U. vintage Western Boulder, Colo fixed blade knife & sheath lot Q. Bishop" engraved on the back. </p><p>Knife appears to have factory sharpened blade. 64. 326K subscribers in the knives community. 75". from the east to fill them. WESTMARK was a high end line of 3 knives - the 701, 702, 703. I have a Western stockman model S-244 pen knife (see below) that I really enjoy carrying. Free shipping. Vintage WW2 Western Fixed Blade Hunting Knife - Stacked Leather Handle - Original Leather Sheath - Model L77 Western Knives Bolder Colorado. Has sheath. Oct 21, 2014 · Thanks to all you enablers, I picked up this mint 1984 Western L66, and I love it! According to the catalogs it is 1095 CroVan, but it's so shiny it looks like stainless steel. Feb 6, 2007. Nice finish, nice edge, perfect point. $65. , Pat'd, Made in USA. PATTERN: L66. If I remember the old Western/Coleman-Western, and Camillus-Western magazine ads correctly, the only Western hunting/sheath knife with brass was the W49 Bowie. USA L66 KNIFE 8 1/2 LONG. Results matching fewer words. GUARD: Brass. It is the model L66 J. Thank you for looking!!</p> Up for auction is an old Western L66 hunting knife in very nice condition. I suppose it's made for carrying in a pack and the strap keeps the knife from falling out when traveling. $14. Western dropped the bifurcated tang construction on the L66 around 1973 and never went back to it for the L66. +$6. Shop by category. #13. derosnopS. $125. Thanks and please check out the other items I have listed including more knives. It measures 8 3/4 inches overall, has a 4 1/2 inch blade marked WESTERN U. Vintage WESTERN FIXED BLADE Hunting Knife L66 J with tooled leather sheath. $68. ADDITIONAL INFO: This knife was made after 1991 when Camillus Cutlery Company purchased Western. Vintage Western Fixed Blade Knife USA L66 ( l66 stamped on guard ) jimbo-mt. 1951-1978 - Cracked Ice Celluloid Handles - No Cracks but have some Shrinkage and Curling at the Bolsters - Nickel Silver Bolsters - 1 In Stock. May 20, 2013 · 21378 posts · Joined 2002. Jan 4, 2013 · 13 posts · Joined 2013. DAMAGE: Normal use and wear with scratches to blade & handle. Seller's other items. HANDLE: Alternating aluminum and black fiber discs. C $198. +$4. Vintage Uncommon Western L66 J Fixed Blade Knife W/ Blued Blade In Great Shape! Opens in a new window or tab. The knife has some light handling marks but does not seem to have ever been used, carried, or sharpened. Found in 1869, Western Knives is based in Boulder, Colorado. May 4, 2022 · Dhoium3009. L-40 FIXED BLADE HUNTING KNIFE AND LEATHER SHEATH-MINTY! Vintage WESTERN BOULDER COLO. 99. U. Plenty of pictures to show what you are buying. (102) $100. (though faint) under Boulder Colo. This knife has nothing on the pile side tang and is carbon steel. THE GROUPING Like new Western knife Model L664-1/2 inch blade, 8-1/2 inches overall. CONDITION: Excellent. L66 sheath knife, excellent condition, skinning, field dressing game. hswinfumryqomygwozpx