In 1984 a blackened blade variety was offered for the MkII (Model# 5707). into a State by Armed Forces member ( ATFR 74-13 ) - YAK STEN MK II carbine ( ATFR 83-5 ) - NFA. Please be advised that the identification number assigned to a particular gun by the manufacturer and/or owner may not be unique.
There is an "S" in the serial numbers of the stainless models. Duplication of serial numbers on imported firearms.
The varnished American style stock is made from high quality walnut. L6 (tool) steel was used for the blade up to about 1980, then Gerber switched to Stainless. The 457 is the perfect example of a classic American sport and hunting gun. Serrations came out in late 1971, early 1972. In 1968 Gerber introduced "Armorhide" handles. Gerber also made a Mark II Yellow Handle Dive Knife (aprox 1972). Been reading Peter's Sten gun book with great interest, that it got the juices flowing that much that I bought myself a deact Sten to examine and compare. Roughly 1000 of the orange handle Mk II "Dive" knives were made (Serial number 0248xx - 0415xx) from 1972 to 1975. Maltby rifle serial numbers commence with a number '1', Fazakerley with a '2' and Shirley. Gerber produced the Mark II in 1967 in support of our troops in Vietnam ONLY the early Mark II’s had a canted blade (5 degrees) which was made to keep the knife, when sheathed, close to the body.īlack handle Mark II's started around 1977. 1989 was the first year of the Cutlery Shoppe knives. Find all the machine gun parts, parts kits, and accessories you need at APEX Gun.
They are true Gerber products but the prices should be adjusted accordingly on them as they were not made in the above serial number years. 00 MP40, original WH, matching numbers exept bolt and small parts. Knives that have an "XX" in the serial number or a "CS" are reproduction and commemorative knives. It is also partially printed in Mike Silvey’s book United States Military Knives 1941 to 1991 (out of print). The above information is from Bernard Levine’s Guide to Knives and Their Values IV. Below is a list of the serial numbers on Gerber Mark II knives and the corresponding year in which they were made.