1992 Case Brothers Gowanda NY 6254 SS Olive Bone Trapper Knife – Tested XX
For sale is a 1992 Case Brothers / Gowanda, NY trapper pocket knife with olive green jigged bone handles, nickel silver bolsters, Case shield, brass liners, and two stainless blades. Tang is marked TESTED XX 1992 on one side and CASE BROTHERS / GOWANDA, NY on the reverse.
This knife is part of the Case Classic era and references the early Case Brothers cutlery history. Case Brothers was one of the early Case-family knife companies in western New York, and the “Tested XX” marking is an important part of the Case collecting tradition. This is a 1992 Case Classic knife, not an early 1900s original Case Brothers knife. This Gowanda, NY tang-stamped 1992 Case Classic 6254 trapper is commonly reported by Case Classic collectors as a 100-piece run.Collector references and prior sold examples commonly describe this 1992 Case Classic Case Brothers Gowanda 6254 green/olive bone trapper as a limited 100-piece run. I do not have factory paperwork with this knife, so it is being described based on the knife markings and visible condition shown in the photos.This is a 1992 Case Classic trapper made under the W.R. Case & Sons Case Classic program, with Case Brothers / Gowanda, NY markings used as a tribute to earlier Case-family cutlery history. It is a 1992 collector knife, not an original early-1900s Case Brothers knife.
Approximate measurements:
Closed length: about 4 1/8 inches
Main blade: about 3 1/4 inches
Pattern: large trapper / 6254-style
Blades: clip point and spey
Handle: olive green jigged bone
Country of origin: USA
Condition:
My goal is to describe each knife honestly and conservatively, without overstating age, rarity, originality, or condition. When I am unsure about a detail, I try to say so plainly rather than present a guess as fact.
Very nice overall condition for a 1992 collector knife. The blades appear full with clean profiles and show light handling/storage marks, fine scratches, and minor age-related signs visible in the photos. I do not see obvious blade abuse, broken tips, or heavy sharpening. The olive green jigged bone handles look very attractive with no obvious cracks or missing pieces seen. The main condition issue is age/storage staining and discoloration on the Case shield and nickel silver bolsters, most noticeable in the photos. There may also be small scattered marks, rubs, lint, or age spots from handling and storage. Please review all photos closely, as they are the best description of the knife’s actual condition.
I understand that buying vintage knives online can be difficult because photos and descriptions do not always tell the full story. I put time into photographing and describing each knife as accurately and conservatively as I can, including flaws or uncertainty. My goal is for the buyer to know what they are getting before it arrives, not to be surprised afterward.
Knife only, as shown. No box or paperwork included unless specifically shown in the photos.
Photos are of the exact knife being sold and are intended to show the condition as clearly as possible. I try to point out any notable wear, damage, repair, or age-related issues, but buyers should use the photos and description together in forming their own opinion. Please ask any questions before offerding or buying.
Legal / Shipping Note:
Buyer is responsible for knowing and complying with all federal, state, and local laws regarding the purchase, possession, and use of this knife. This item ships to U.S. addresses only. No international shipping, no International Shipping, and no shipping to freight forwarders or buyers registered outside the United States.
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