US M3 H. Boker & CO. U.S.A. Trench Knife

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07-15-2009, 01:57 PM
AtticWeasel

US M3 H. Boker & CO. U.S.A. Trench Knife

Hi
I am not really a collector of knives and am looking for help on this one. Have learned alot about the M-3 online but cannot find much information on the Boker model. I know it made the fewest, 31,300. The prices I find on the other manufacturers are all over the map but cannot find a Boker.

I am looking to sell and hoping to know its value. Do not want to take anyone to the cleaners but do not want to go there myself.

This knife is blade stamped "U.S. M 3 H. Boker & CO. U.S.A. ". Has the flamming bomb on the pommel. Looks like it was never sharpened but might have been cleaned back in the 50's. It has been stored away ever since.
There is no scabbard but I know there was one when I was a kid.
The handle has 8 washers and is in real good shape for its age. Just a few nicks in the leather nut no cracks. Knife is tight and solid with some but little surface rust. I will try and attach a picture.

Any help in the value would be appreciated.

Thanks
Dan
07-15-2009, 05:15 PM
SKIPH

Boker M3

AtticWeasel-Difficult to tell without photos. But, does it have on the pommel (back end of handle) a single rectangle or 2 circles. Early blade marked Bokers had a double tang handle thus the two circles on the pommel. These will command a higher value, especially if in great condition. Other wise tough to give an estimate w/o pics. Hope this helps a little. Good Luck! Skip
07-15-2009, 06:35 PM
AtticWeasel

M3 Boker

Hi Skip
This has the single rectangle shaped end on the pommel. I have 2 pictures in my gallery but it won't let me add one of the end. Are we limited to two? I will keep trying .
Thanks
Dan

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Originally Posted by SKIPH

AtticWeasel-Difficult to tell without photos. But, does it have on the pommel (back end of handle) a single rectangle or 2 circles. Early blade marked Bokers had a double tang handle thus the two circles on the pommel. These will command a higher value, especially if in great condition. Other wise tough to give an estimate w/o pics. Hope this helps a little. Good Luck! Skip
07-15-2009, 06:45 PM
AtticWeasel

I now have a picture in my gallery. I am limited to 2 it seems.
Thanks for the help.
Dan
01-28-2012, 02:44 PM
LesterH

Bokers are selling a new version of their M3 . Now made in China. For about £85 in the UK. An original should be worth more. If there is not date on your blade it's probably 1944 production or later.