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Title: Knife makers-who can fix a broken lockback?
Post by: Mojostick on August 04, 2011, 03:45:00 PM

My dad gave me his main hunting knife years ago and I've used it for decades too. It's one of the old high end Browning lockbacks from the early 1970's.

They're great, made in the USA knives.

They remind me of the best German made Puma's.

But finally, after almost 40 years, the lockback won't catch.

Of the knife guys here, can anyone fix that? If so, can they clean up the wood and brass?

I contacted Browning and they basically said that they don't make them like that anymore and they don't have anyone they could even recommend to work on it.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Knife makers-who can fix a broken lockback?
Post by: Rusty Snuffers on August 04, 2011, 04:17:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Mojostick:
I contacted Browning and they basically said that they don't make them like that anymore

Ain't it the truth...    :(

Good luck.  I'm sure someone from the Gang will be able to help.

Rusty

Title: Re: Knife makers-who can fix a broken lockback?
Post by: Mojostick on August 04, 2011, 04:40:00 PM

For more info, it's the Browning Sportsman Knife model 4018f.
There's one on **** now for $230.00.
Not bad re-sale value for a beat up 40 year old knife. That's how nice these were.
Plus it was my dad's and it's engraved with his initials on one side and 1973 on the other.

Title: Re: Knife makers-who can fix a broken lockback?
Post by: amicus on August 05, 2011, 10:41:00 AM

posting a picture would be good.

Title: Re: Knife makers-who can fix a broken lockback?
Post by: Todd Robbins on August 05, 2011, 02:03:00 PM

I have a friend who can fix it.  He isn't a member here, so send me an e-mail and I'll put you in contact with him.  He can also do the clean up.

Title: Re: Knife makers-who can fix a broken lockback?
Post by: Mojostick on August 07, 2011, 03:10:00 PM

Will do. I sent you a PM.
Thanks

Title: Re: Knife makers-who can fix a broken lockback?
Post by: Mojostick on August 16, 2011, 07:46:00 PM

Did you get my email addy?