Not Your Average Kids Toy

[OH..POPS]

Went out a few days to a new spot where I need to search in grids due to the size of the property. Searching day 1 a size 75' x 50' and only dug 12 beer cans and 5 screw caps in a time of 1 1/2 hours and the sun was fading into the night. Worked my way to a old maple tree when I got a i got a low ping and almost thought of just walking by due to the cans I have already dug up. But its always dig everything so I Kneeled down and just 2" was a dirty kids to or so I thought. I decided to call it a day. Later that night I decided to clean the gun and much to my surprise there was a lever on the barrel that when I pulled it back a knife came out. Well see it for yourself

 

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[traveller777]

Went out a few days to a new spot where I need to search in grids due to the size of the property. Searching day 1 a size 75' x 50' and only dug 12 beer cans and 5 screw caps in a time of 1 1/2 hours and the sun was fading into the night. Worked my way to a old maple tree when I got a i got a low ping and almost thought of just walking by due to the cans I have already dug up. But its always dig everything so I Kneeled down and just 2" was a dirty kids to or so I thought. I decided to call it a day. Later that night I decided to clean the gun and much to my surprise there was a lever on the barrel that when I pulled it back a knife came out. Well see it for yourselfView attachment 2006660

Now that is a different and interesting find. I still see those for sale at flea markets. Lots on ebay right now. It looks like it is patterned after a striker fired pistol. Although Browning used striker in the .25 caliber Model N and H&K in the P7, strikers became popular with Glock starting in 1980s. I would say that gun was made after 1980. BUT I am not expert on the matter, just a guess.

 

[newnan man]

I saw one that was a cigarette lighter made into a gun. Nice find!

 

[diggummup]

Nice find. I found a pocket knife a few weeks ago. It was an eyeball find though. Came off the creek bank after recent local flooding. Yours is much cooler though.

 

[pepperj]

It's in great condition still, nice keeper.

 

[Gare]

So it is just a knife ? or WHAT ?

 

[crashbandicoot]

So it is just a knife ? or WHAT ?

Sold as a novelty mostly.I believe it was Rocky Mountain Knife Co. used to sell many different kinds of novelty knives in their catalogs.

 

[Red-Coat]

Nice find, but just a novelty item. Still available today in various designs. Here's a similar one:



Yours has "China" stamped on it, so likely made after 1979 when the US re-established diplomatic relations with China and signed a bilateral trade agreement.

 

[seagullplayer]

It's the reason they had to come up with the old saying; never bring a knife to a gun fight.

 

[OH..POPS]

Nice find, but just a novelty item. Still available today in various designs. Here's a similar one:

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Yours has "China" stamped on it, so likely made after 1979 when the US re-established diplomatic relations with China and signed a bilateral trade agreement.

Nice information on the knife. Figured it was just a novelity sold at store's everywhere there are knifes or guns sold.
Thanks for the info

 

[ArfieBoy]

Cool find Pops! Thanks for sharing with us.

 

[crashbandicoot]

Sold as a novelty mostly.I believe it was Rocky Mountain Knife Co. used to sell many different kinds of novelty knives in their catalogs.

That would be Smokey Mountain Knife Works! Brain fart.

 

[Gare]

Indeed, it's good that you found it, and not a random child. I am a big fan of edged weapons, and I like knives that are kind of hidden under the guise of another object. But if you only knew how tired I am of hiding my collection from my children...

Let me WELCOME you to a fine forum. I think your input about edged weapons will be a plus here

 

[crashbandicoot]

Indeed, it's good that you found it, and not a random child. I am a big fan of edged weapons, and I like knives that are kind of hidden under the guise of another object. But if you only knew how tired I am of hiding my collection from my children...

Welcome indeed,Fasqwer! Another line of knowledge is always welcome. Look forward to seeing your byline on some future IDs.