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I was recently given the opportunity to visit with a distinguished old Remington R-1123.  Made approx 1925 and still in wonderful near mint Condition.

 

 

 

 As a Great Eastern fan I felt a kinship to this knife though I had never even held one.  Much as a young man resembles his Grandfather, I am sure GEC followers recognize the current Model 23 in this old patriarch.

 

 While visiting with this old chap I decided I had a rare opportunity to actually compare apples to apples and I felt other GEC fans might appreciate seeing a direct comparision.  So I took the time to snap a couple of family photos of these two gents together and also do some side by side comparison.  Here are the results;

 

 

 

 

                                  Great Eastern 23                /             REMINGTON R-1123

  • Height                      1 1/8                           /                      1 1/8                               
    From top of main blade to bottom of front scale
  • Length                      4 7/16                         /                       4 1/2
  • Weight                      6.1 oz                         /                       6.3 oz
  • Thickness @ Front Bolster    0.6375             /                        0.6900
    Thickness @ Butt                  0.680               /                        0.7250
  • Length Main Blade               3 3/4  +32nd     /                        3 3/4  -32nd
    Length Secondary Blade      3 11/16  +32nd  /                       3 11/16
  • Blade Thickness 
  • Measured at Tang area  Primary      .112           /                     .130
  • Measured at Tang area Secondary   .111           /                     .1285
  • Brass Liner Thickness                    .0285         /                      .0285
    Backspring Spacer Thickness           .1225         /                      .140
  • Shield                                         Pinned           /                        Pinned
    Shield Length                                 1.305         /                        1.257
  • Bolster Width                                 .612           /                        .612

Sorry the Format isn't better on the stats but you get the idea.  If you have any particular questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

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That's nice Vince.
Vince,

Amazing, thanks for taking the time to do the pics and give us the info. Like they say "Making knives the way they used too"

Jan

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