MILSCO klewang

Rick · 29th March 2021, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian

The use of Philips head screws is very unusual. The narrower fuller is seen also on some Lilley Ames blades made under contract for the KNIL. Another minor anomaly is the slightly upturned tip (slightly more than usual I think) not mentioned yet.

Does the edge grind vary in width? That is a feature of all the MILSCO blades I have seen.

If it is a fake, and an old one at that, why make a fake of something that was sold for low prices in surplus stores in the 1950s? Not worth the faker's time and effort.

Here's another completed auction, shallow fuller philips head screws looks like a match.
https://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/3329...condition.html

cel7 · 29th March 2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Here's another completed auction, shallow fuller philips head screws looks like a match.
https://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/3329...condition.html

Thank you for your answers!

Rick, that is indeed a match!

It seems to be factory made after all. Could it have been a simplification of the process at Milsco?!

cel7 · 29th March 2021, 11:33 AM

Here's another one. Unfortunately the photo has no discription.

kronckew · 29th March 2021, 11:53 AM

Odd location, So. Africa.
I never trust Auctioneer descriptions. I'm surprised they didn't add 'Possibly Zulu?' o 'encourage' the bidders. We can agree it was probably made wherever the OP's was. Could have just used whatever screws were at hand.Guard securing nut on the pommel again looks odd.

p.s.- They were ALL factory made, even the chinese copies.

29th March 2021, 11:33 AM	#3
cel7 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 154	Here's another one. Unfortunately the photo has no discription. Attached Images

29th March 2021, 11:53 AM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,178	Odd location, So. Africa. I never trust Auctioneer descriptions. I'm surprised they didn't add 'Possibly Zulu?' o 'encourage' the bidders. We can agree it was probably made wherever the OP's was. Could have just used whatever screws were at hand.Guard securing nut on the pommel again looks odd. p.s.- They were ALL factory made, even the chinese copies.