CASE XX USA STAG 1965 Transition Bulldog 2nd Issue RARE W/ Case XX Black Box, Gold Lettering, Red Felt Insert Start Price USD 498.78 Current Price USD 498.78 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 22, 2008 End Time Friday, November 21, 2008 Location West Tennessee See more about 'CASE XX USA STAG 1965 Transition Bulldog 2nd Issue RARE' Description Hello again.  For you that don't know me I am Mike  (Michael) W. Bryant,  I have bought & sold on ebay for almost 8 years durning the Fall & Winter  Month's.  I try not to over grade the knives I offer, LIKE SOME SELLERS, but I also hate to kill a knife by nit picking it to death.   PLEASE NOTE. Very few if any knives can be found that are perfect.  Man made them and as such no man is perfect, so why should we think anything is Perfect of this world.  I am a born again Christian and do my best to live as one.  I strive to be Honest in my dealings.  If you have a problem  when we deal do not hesitate to call me my Cell Phone number is 731-394-5817 If you happen to have an  ISSUE  PLEASE  BE FAIR,  I WILL  RESPOND as I SHOULD.  I Never Call people NAMES, & THREATS  are normally useless, NEGATIVE FEEDBACK doesn't help resolve any Problems.    This is a CASE XX USA TRANSITION BULLDOG, THIS STAMPING WAS ONLY  PRODUCED IN  1965.  This information was gathered from a book By Mr. Jim Sargent,  American Premium Guide to Pocket Knives identification and Values.     The following Is what I have knowledge of that you can not determine with out holding the knife in your hand.  The Blade snap if Sharp and Kris & Hard, It locks up tight.  NO wobble on the Big Massive Clasp Blade, that  is 4 1/2  inches long, it has the Acid etched (CASE XX),  THE Fierce  ( BULLDOG)  AND  (BULL DOG SPELLED OUT ON THE Front Side of the Blade.  The front Tang is Stamped Case XX & USA.  Back side of the Blade Acid Etched( HAND MADE IN U.S.A.)   Blade tang stamped 5172. Stag handles have NO Chips or Cracks, their some fine, minute ageing lines in the Stag.  1 small spider web on the Back Spring looks like it would clean up with out too much of a Problem.  The Frame is  Approximately 5 1/2 inches in length.  The Case Shield is the USA Type.   I will grade the knife as Near Mint  just depending on your grading standards, I know several dealers that would grade it Mint because they disregard minor spider webs like the one on the Backspring.   also because the knife appears not to have been Toted or Sharpened they discount the 1 small imperfection,  It comes with the Black Painted Case XX Bulldog Box with Casexx & Bulldog in Gold.   PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURES I HAVE INCLUDED 12 AND HAVE ASKED EBAY TO SUPERSIZE THEM SO YOU CAN DETERMINE THE CONDITION .  If you have any other questions ask. I ship USPS PRIORITY MAIL  W/DELIVERY CONFIRM ON PACKAGES,  IN BOXES.  I DO NOT SHIP IN PADDED ENVELOPES AS SOME DO.   WE WRAP ALL KNIVES SEPERATELY AND PAD THEM INSIDE USPS SHIPPING BOX.  YOUR KNIFE, COLLECTABLE OR TOTER IS OUR PRIORITY UNTIL IT IS RECEIVED BY YOU. FREE SHIPPING WITH DELIVERY CONFIRM  IF YOU BUY IT NOW!!! Insurance is the Buyers Responsibility even with Buy It Now. Due to up-coming  Ebay Changes SOON We Will  No Longer be able to Accept Checks or Money Orders.  We anticipate that some time in January Ebay will start enforcing their new Payment Procedures.     PAYPAL ONLY PAYMENTS FOR OUR AUCTIONS WILL BE  REQUIRED AT THAT TIME. We are truly sorry for this Change, I know some only Deal in Money Orders and I will ACCEPT payment by Money Orders untill such time as I am forced to Change.  !!! On Oct-17-08 at 20:35:41 PDT, seller added the following information: Place a Bid!