Missing scabbard screws

[sgabrie854]

What is the consensus of this knowledgeable group on attempting to replace missing scabbard screws with period replacements? Thx

Steve G.

[BROBS]

On any particular type of blade? Bayonet. .. dagger?

I don't see a problem as long as if the item is sold the buyer is informed of the "restoration".
-Brian

[sgabrie854]

Thanks. I have a 1st pattern Luftwaffe dagger with personalized scabbard. Both in very nice shape with the exception the scabbard is missing 3 of the screws for some reason. Its been in the family for at least 40 years that I know of and was passed to me by my great uncle when I returned from Iraq.

[Paul R.]

Agree with Brain. As long as original ones can be used in the replacement.

[cevensky]

Missing scabbard screws

There's a website that sells original scabbard screws along with other dagger parts. I believe they're a $1 each. I've bought other parts from the seller. PM me for a link.

[sgabrie854]

Upon further examination, I believe the runner is missing, so even if I find the correct screws, I have nothing to thread into. The upper scabbard screws thread into the runner, correct?

Steve