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  1. 06-03-2012, 04:15 PM #1
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    Hey guys, please help me identify and date this razor! No date code, so I looked at B&B's dating page. It says that blades were dated prior to 1950, the blade in it is an R1 blade, so Im assuming 1st quarter of 1943. In doing more research, it sounds like this is a Milord. Is that right? Please help!
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  2. 06-03-2012, 04:19 PM #2
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    It's not a Milord it's a gold-coloured British Rocket.

    There's a picture of one on Mr Razor's website: http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One...ket%20Gold.JPG
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    And the blade is from 1971, the R date before that was 1946.
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    Nice Gold Rocket!
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  5. 06-03-2012, 04:48 PM #5
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    Awesome! Thanks guys! Whats the story behind the rocket? There isn't a ton of info on them out there.
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    There's a really good article on them and how to identify them here:

    http://theshaveden.com/forums/thread...fined-de.8590/
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    Quote Originally Posted by TPeroda85 View Post
    Awesome! Thanks guys! Whats the story behind the rocket? There isn't a ton of info on them out there.
    the Rocket is the british Super-Speed but with solid handle and the gap between knob and handle. The gold Rocket is rare - congratulations to this find!
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    Rare indeed. Even more rare to find one with it's gold plating in such fine condition! Congrats!
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  9. 06-03-2012, 08:49 PM #9
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    Wow, thanks for the input guys! I didn't realize it was that rare. Walked into a local antique shop and got it for $12!


    Now that I know this, I'm wrestling with whether or not to use it, or just have it sit in a collection.
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    Funny looks like my Milord Gold Rocket :o) Nice find and congrats.
    Im just having fun :o)
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