A. G. Russell CM-7 .45 Long Colt

Vest Pocket Skinner

When I bought the tiny Hen & Rooster firm in 1975, I had already used a Hen & Rooster sleeveboard pen knife pattern to make the CM-4, Baby Barlow. I continued to use existing tooling for the handles of the CM-5, CM-6 and Bicentennial Knives while designing new blades for them.

In 1979, Hen & Rooster and A. G. Russell produced the CM-7, the .45 Long Colt which was the first knife designed entirely by me for Hen & Rooster to make. This Vest Pocket Skinner commemorates the American West and the Colt Single Action. The 2-1/2" drop point blade of German stainless at about 60 Rc. is hollow ground to a paper thin edge and mirror polished. The handles are Jacaranda. In 1979, this was the finest pocket hunter ever made.

One of the outstanding characteristics of knives made by Hen & Rooster through 1980, is the magnificent quality of the craftsmanship in every detail. One look into the blade cavity of the knife shows you what I am talking about. The entire inside of the knife is mirror polished. You will find no leftover polishing compound or grinding grit inside a Hen & Rooster made through 1980.

Marked with a Hen & Rooster on the obverse side and "Bertram - Germany - CM-7" in three lines on the reverse side. Measures 3-1/2" closed and weighs 2.8 oz. These knives have remained in our inventory since 1980. Made in Germany.

A. CM-7P Premier Grade - Serial numbers 1-25.
14kt. Gold Inlay and engraved bolsters. Etched blade. Nickel silver liners. Only 1 remains

Excelsior Grade - Serial numbers 26-300.
The liners, bolsters and inlay are nickel silver. Blades are etched in gold. Limited Quantities

CM-7EE - etched and engraved
B. CM-7E - engraved

C. CM-7A Collector Grade - Serial numbers 301-1000.
The liners, bolsters and inlay are nickel silver.

CM-7B Collector Grade - Serial numbers over 1000.
The liners, bolsters and inlay are nickel silver.

A. G. Russell™ CM-7 .45 Long Colt Premier Grade - Serial numbers 1-25.

(A) CM-7P: $1,795.00

A. G. Russell™ CM-7 .45 Long Colt Excelsior Grade - Serial numbers 26-300 etched and engraved

CM-7EE: $395.00

A. G. Russell™ CM-7 .45 Long Colt Excelsior Grade - Serial numbers 26-300 engraved

(B) CM-7E: $295.00

A. G. Russell™ CM-7 .45 Long Colt Collector Grade - Serial numbers 301-1000

(C) CM-7A: $185.00

A. G. Russell™ CM-7 .45 Long Colt Collector Grade - Serial numbers over 1000

CM-7B: $165.00