The blade is still quite sharp at present. Love the motto "One Round", "A government should be afraid of its people , Not the people afraid of its government". Absolutely mint knife. Blade marked RB. AutoCheck vehicle history reports deliver information on reported accidents, odometer rollback, lemon vehicles, branded titles and much more. As typically attached to a lanyard and carried in a pocket the 10-1/2 ounce (300 grams) knife is just over 6 inches long, 1-1/2 inches wide and about 1 inch thick. I need to take the map out of the frame so I can get some better pictures. Your card on file will be charged for shipping payment once everything has been packaged. All 3 components consisting of the blade, head, and upper cover plate, are matching and numbered 636. sale. The West German Luftwaffe abandoned the gravity knife concept completely and purchased completely different rescue knives including a shroud line cutter. They were then used until the early 1970s. They were issued to the Bundeswehr soldiers until 2017. The oak grip plates are in excellent condition, the original factory bluing still remains strong at 90%. Spike marked with the correct Luft/5 stamp. Thanks, for the replies and the link, I learned some about the knife on that site. The knife measures 14 inches with both blades open. It probably could be taken apart with some WD-40, but I did not want to mess around with it. Find directions to Fawn Creek, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current traffic estimates, road conditions, and more. Supposedly, the one that I have is said to be more rare, as there was a shortage of stainless steel and they began to make these knives out of the carbon steel, excluding the word ROSTFREI. The Weyersberg logo is somewhat worn, and the factory finish is mostly gone. by Old Folder Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:48 pm, Post After 80 plus years this original Germany WW2 SMF Model 2 paratrooper knife is still in very good shape, considering the age. This example was produced by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen , who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. No Charge backs permitted! $715.00 Germany. See a couple of rare WW2 era reference photos of German Skijgers on a winter patrol in the Ukrainian Pripyat region in 1944. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. Germany. For collectible knives and edged weapons Argocoins accepts payments via credit cards, personal checks drawn from US-based accounts, certified US-based bank checks, and money orders. It may not display this or other websites correctly. FREE USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM! Travelers Rest, SC 29690. Fawn Creek Township is located in Kansas with a population of 1,618. WebThe knife is a standard Wehrmacht issue Fallschirmjger / Flieger (paratrooper / flyer) single-hand Weyersberg brand Kappmesser or chopping knife (often referred to as a drop-knife or gravity knife by some collectors) showing evidence of very light use but no abuse. DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN SHARPENED . WebThe knife is a standard Wehrmacht issue Fallschirmjger / Flieger (paratrooper / flyer) single-hand Weyersberg brand Kappmesser or chopping knife (often referred to as a drop-knife or gravity knife by some collectors) showing evidence of very light use but no abuse. The Chute Awl is a manual pull open and the blade is a Gravity Blade that opens when the spring action lever is pressed. by samb1955 Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:48 pm, Post There are two principal types of wartime-era Flieger-Kappmesser with altogether 10 known variations. Run as many reports as you like for 21 days, WWII German Paratrooper Type 2 Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg, FALL PREMIER Collector's Gun & Military Auction, 57 Smith Tractor Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690. Its been sitting in a box in my attic for the past 26 years. Blade is an OTF out the front blade and is tang stamped with the makers mark. The Chute Awl is a manual pull open and the blade is a Gravity Blade that opens when the spring action lever is pressed. No sales to California, Hawaii, Minnesota or New Mexico. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. These are not empty words. Blade: Stainless Steel. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. The spike does not lock when opened and was never intended to be used as a combat weapon. Living in Fawn Creek Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 31,486. We are a dedicated group of military antique consultants having over 150 years of combined expertise. "There ought to be one day - just one - when there is open season on senators." Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Weyersberg. I have an aftermarket officers dress dagger the is marked Henkle / Solingen. Once released the blade remains open until it is pressed again and the Blade retracts into the handle. It was procured by the Swiss Air Force and issued to their Dassault Mirage pilots in 1983. Website. The blade has a typical tiny bit of a play when opened but overall it is in excellent shape, considering the age. Dismiss, late-war Fallschirmjger Messers specimen available for sale, Vietnam War Canadian Arsenals Ltd M1917 bayonet for US 12-gauge trench gun & original BA Inc scabbard, 1960th production; great condition, FOSTER BROS USA WW2 era "OSS Drop Knife" fighting dagger, M1873 bayonet blade, original metal scabbard. WebSOLD - WW2 German Paratrooper Gravity Knife $895.00 Availability: Out of stock SKU 072820-5 Next/Previous Description 7/28/20 - This item is a near-mint World War Two German Paratrooper gravity knife. First produced in 1937, the FJM was issued to German flight crews andparatroops, primarily for the purpose of cutting a trapped parachutist from his rigging in case he landed with a tangled parachute, or became entangled in trees with the shroud lines. Website. WebThe knife is a standard Wehrmacht issue Fallschirmjger / Flieger (paratrooper / flyer) single-hand Weyersberg brand Kappmesser or chopping knife (often referred to as a drop-knife or gravity knife by some collectors) showing evidence of very light use but no abuse. Ive been doing a lot of research on these particular gravity knives. We do state any issues or defects that we know of but it is your responsibility to inspect the items. Just sit back, relax, and wait for that tracking number in your email. All handle parts are tight with no play this type is rare this nice. Solingen is known as the "City of Blades" and has a centuries-old history of edged weapon production. These knives utilize a four-inch (100 mm) telescoping (OTF), gravity-propelled locking blade. I am asking $425 for this knife and I do use paypal. WebThe City of Fawn Creek is located in the State of Kansas. The blade release functions properly, though there is some wear sothe blade sticks somewhat. Someone has done some slight grinding on the blade but most of the makers mark remains. This example was produced by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen,who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. The blade of this knife does show use and sharpening, which has marred the finish on the surface of the blade. #1 For Sale is a WW2 Paul Weyersberg & Co. Rostfrei Solingen Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife with Chute Awl. Soon thereafter the Allies had bombed the Solingen factories to smithereens, effectively ending all manufacturing until the wars end. Lock Type: Leaver-Operated Spring Catch. The Chute Awl is a manual pull open and the blade is a Gravity Blade that opens when the spring action lever is pressed. Sale Price: $535.00 Original Price: $595.00. This is a very nice original working Third Reich example of the standard German parachutist / pilot and aircrew knife of the type carried by all Luftwaffe flying personnel during World War II that was the prized possession of either its original German owner or of the American GI that brought it home as a war souvenir. Congressional district. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. 1 / 1. WebWWII German Paratrooper Type 2 Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg. WebGreat looking Paratrooper Gravity Knife made by Weyersberg (RB number; 0/0561/0020). These are not empty words. Congressional district. The knife is comprised of a stainless steel handle with genuine Wenge wood inlays and a leaver-operated locking mechanism, mated to a 3.66 stainless steel clip point blade. The maker's logo is visible indicating it was manufactured by Paul Weyersberg & Co. Solingen. This is an example of an early-war produced Type I version of the legendary Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger-Messer, or German air force paratrooper knife (FJM or FKm). Montgomery County (county code MG) is a county located in Southeast Kansas. Hmmm, I thought it was only Hollywood celebrities that were going to Canada after the election. ! This fine original Third Reich Weyersberg, GENUINE NAZI FALLSCHIRMJAEGER / FLIEGER or. He got it with this After Action Map from the 705th which I believe was a Tank Destroyer Battalion. "There ought to be one day - just one - when there is open season on senators." Blade: Stainless Steel. One of them went to a great deal of trouble to carefully polish all the metal parts of this knife about as nicely as it could possibly be done! All About Pocket Knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives, Post AutoCheck found From my understanding & research these were issued to German paratroopers during WW2. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. You are bidding in an AS-Is Auction, with no warranties or guarantees. WebWW2 Germany Paul Weyersberg early-production Model 1 Fallschirmjger-Messer Paratrooper Knife $ 1,299.99 Original Germany WW2 Paul Weyersberg paratrooper knife; rare early-production non-takedown Model 1 type; great overall condition, considering the age. reserves the right to add or delete items throughout the auction. by Donnal864 Tue Mar 26, 2019 2:03 pm, Post Congressional district. WebThe knife is a standard Wehrmacht issue Fallschirmjger / Flieger (paratrooper / flyer) single-hand Weyersberg brand Kappmesser or chopping knife (often referred to as a drop-knife or gravity knife by some collectors) showing evidence of very light use but no abuse. See Special Terms for additional fees. Germany WW2 SMF Model 2 paratrooper knife; late war takedown Fallschirmjger-Messer in excellent overall condition, considering the age all springs are intact; hard to find this nice and complete. For Local Buyers, Items must be picked up on same day or Sunday, October 17th 10AM-4PM at 57 Smith Tractor Rd. DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN SHARPENED . IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Good, working condition. The LGK was also equipped with a folding marlinspike or awl. With the blade and spike fully extended it is 13-3/4 inches long. The only issue is that I could not take it apart due to some light rust around the bolster it is sitting thigh on the frame. [1] Its county seat is Independence, [2] and its most populous city is Coffeyville . It was produced by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen, who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. You must log in or register to reply here. Fawn Creek Township is located in Kansas with a population of 1,618. Websale. Germany. I remember a couple of officer's helmets and two different officer's swords. Bidder agrees that everything is sold as is and that they may not return any item. The knife is comprised of a stainless steel handle with genuine Wenge wood inlays and a leaver-operated locking mechanism, mated to a 3.66 stainless steel clip point blade. My dad brought one back just like that and he had some other cool German "souvenirs" , too. These large Fallschirmjger-Messer knives are pretty hard to find in original condition nowadays. It has been handed down in my family and the story goes that it was taken off a dead German paratrooper in WW2. The spike was used to untie knots while packing the parachutes. One report may be all you need. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. This late-war production all-carbon-steel Fallschirmjger-Messer specimen is still in excellent working order. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. The third West German post-war model is the Type V LGK, initially named AES79 and still today produced under the designation LL80 (1979present) by Eickhorn. Saturday, October 16th 12PM-2PM @ 57 Smith Tractor Rd. Blade Length: 3.66. After he remarried and moved a couple of times, all that stuff went missing. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I know nothing about knives and haven't done any searching for info yet. Nice blade. Original hardwood handle with 4 steel pins and the D-ring shackle on the pommel. This is a consignment item with a set reserve. Primarily intended for untangling rope knots, it was also used as a prying tool or to fix jammed weapons. Poinsett Auction & Realty, Inc. will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Im selling this item on a consignment; a reserve price has been set by the seller. WebOriginal Item: Only One Available. The blade is still very sharp. http://www.tankdestroyer.net/units/battalions700s/267-705th-tank-destroyer-battalion, http://www.carolinashootersclub.com/threads/wts-owb-leather-kydex-hybrid-beltslides.3222/#post-35580, Firearms News and Firearms related political news. The trigger and marlin spike work smoothly. Heavy-duty marlin spike is about 3-3/4 / 9.5 cm; The base of the spike is sharply stamped with the late-war manufacturers identification number R.B. Blade: Stainless Steel. Period. 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