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    Saw a pair of Winchesters at the flea market yesterday. I did not know the history on them so I passed and picked up a Torrey. They were in good shape and the guy wanted $35 each(I know I can get him lower on the price). I have read some the info here, but still not sure they would be a good buy. Anyone got some input on these blades?

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    Good blades. Most have cheesy scales. If they are in good shape, I would recommend them. Most I see are about used-up. I know that I heard that Winchester had actual stores where all sorts of things with the name could be purchased (good name recognition!). I also feel that it is unlikely that Winchester made them. I think they were made by Geneva (by looking at them) or another American maker and stamped for them.
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    Like Tom said, good blades, cheesy scales and subbed out to a razor company with the Winchester name etched and stamped. Guys who collect Winchester knives, and their stuff in general, are also potential buyers so they can bring more than they are worth to guys who just want a shaver.
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    They sell for some major Bux at gunshows.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    They sell for some major Bux at gunshows.
    Indeed anything with the Winchester logo with some age is valuable, tools baseball gloves etc Just recently this plain Made in the USA shaving brush almost went for four figures.
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    Isn't there some connection with Simmons/Shapleigh & Winchester ?
    I think some Keen Kutter blades were made in Germany, some USA. I only owned one Winchester but it had no country of origin stamp.
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    Isn't there some connection with Simmons/Shapleigh & Winchester ?
    I think some Keen Kutter blades were made in Germany, some USA. I only owned one Winchester but it had no country of origin stamp.
    Indeed there is, they merge in 1922.
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    Darn it, Now I gotta wait until Wednesday
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    Quote Originally Posted by SS502MC View Post
    Darn it, Now I gotta wait until Wednesday
    All things come to he who waits ......... unless he waits too long ......
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    Let's not forget the Winchester crazy house!

    Winchester Mystery House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    I rest my case.

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