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old frosolone? pick lock knife
Hello Everyone, My name is Terry......This is my first post here...I have this old pick lock knife that i think is a frosolone ,but not sure. can anyone help with an i'd. i've done a lot of research. found one on here that look's the same hence the name i'm using. so i figured i try this site. It is unmarked.....thanks in advance to all.....terry.
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Re: old frosolone? pick lock knife
Yes sir. It’s a classic era “Frosolone” switchblade. Probably made by between 1950-1960 roughly.
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sorry for photos trying to post right?
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photos...thanks again.
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Re: old frosolone? pick lock knife
thanks everyone, i'm not to sure how everything works on here, still learning.....so it is a frosolone ? this being unmarked?...1940's 50's WOW !
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Re: old frosolone? pick lock knife
Yes sir. It’s definitely a classic “later era” Frosolone made switchblade. That body shape with the slender waist was a later style. It’s possible this was made by D Piscitelli.
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thanks maltese & everyone.....forgot, it measures a little over 9 3/4 inches long. spring is strong & works great, everything is tight, with slight movement when open. i know very little about knifes other than research on this one...now i'm searching on d. piscitelli ...very cool !
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We like all kinds of knives, especially switchblades. Feel free to post pics. of any others you have.
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Thanks sammy......any idea what kind of value this frosolone would have ...i'm no expert by any means. i can't believe it's that old, very cool indeed (:
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Re: old frosolone? pick lock knife
As you know,oldies are not my forte. It's old, but not perfect. I'm thinking $600-700, but I don't know. Is it really a Piscatelli? Does that make it worth big bucks?
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Re: old frosolone? pick lock knife
I don't post here much but have been around for a long time. First of all, it's a very decent example. From the pictures you posted and from the info so far on here, my guess would be the value to be between $900 and $1200 as the blade appears to be slightly down. I agree with an earlier post that this is a later made Frosolone. I've also seen unmarked custom made Frosolone Switchblades. This one is pretty generic and doesn't have any traits that could definitely identify it. JMHO. Value also depends on a potential buyer and how much they are willing to pay, but I don't know if your plans are wanting to sell or not. It would be a nice addition to someone's collection that collects this type of knife.
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Re: old frosolone? pick lock knife
Hi nice knife
I’ve seen a few of these lately on other forums and thought they were worth more but going off what they actually sell for $1000 or $1200 is about right.
Beautiful knife
Thanks for showing it
Joe
I’ve seen a few of these lately on other forums and thought they were worth more but going off what they actually sell for $1000 or $1200 is about right.
Beautiful knife
Thanks for showing it
Joe
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Terry -- PM sent !!
Re: old frosolone? pick lock knife
Definitely Frosolone and most likely from the 1940s. These usually sell in the $800-1200 in good used condition, which this one is. Some collectors might pay a little more for it. It's a nice old knife.
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