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November 23, 2015, 12:29:29 PM
Ok, local guy has a Wenger Precise Backpacker in box, says its about a 1965 model with a lock blade
any ideas if its really that old and how much it'd be worth/what should I offer for it
some pics he sent me
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November 23, 2015, 12:31:52 PM
The second picture shows a Marlboro edtion Victorinox Spartan. I'm not sure there were any SAKs with a locking blade in the '60s.
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November 23, 2015, 12:34:23 PM
What he said. It's the Marlboro Standard. The Standard doesn't have TP&T nor eye for splitring.
Value? Not much. They are ever present on Ebay and unless it's mint in box not really a collectors piece.
So offer him $5.
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November 23, 2015, 05:09:36 PM
These are Wenger Precise Backpackers....
From SAKWIKI
1270x1650_Wenger 1983 US Catalog - Pg 6.jpg
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November 23, 2015, 06:40:07 PM
To sum up:
local guy has a used Wenger "lock blade"
BOX
, let's say from around 1985 (Wenger introduced packlock around 1979),
and he sent you a pic of Victorinox Standard Marlboro edition from et's say 1995
Value? Fattsgalore nailed it
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November 23, 2015, 11:34:52 PM
Thank you for your help gentlemen
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