May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/10/2024
German World War II Luftwaffe aircrew 2nd model take down gravity knife with a "PAUL WEYERSBERG & CO. SOLINGEN" marked blade. There are scattered blemishes and a gray patina on the blade with scattered blemishes from use. The knife's head retains nice amounts of its blued finish with nice patina. The halves of the inner liner retain generous amounts of their blued finish, with blemishes. The blade, head, and inner liner have the serial number of "527", but the blade release is numbered "93" which indicates it was likely replaced. Blade release catch functions as it should. The undamaged spring is original to the knife, and has not be either repaired or replaced. Wooden grips scales are correctly pinned with scattered blemishes and small dents. Steel lanyard ring is intact with patina, and the spike retains nice amounts of its blued finish with patina. Spike is marked with a "Luftamt5". CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: L: 10"