Engraved Army Dagger Puma

[sabersandsuch]

Just like to show one of our latest local finds. Double engraved Puma army with regiment number on back side. Has an unusual eagle fitting, fittings appear to be heavy silver plated as well. I took photos without flash in a dark room. The background is more of a light grey / silver, not dark.

Tony

[LH 600]

Just like to show one of our latest local finds. Double engraved Puma army with regiment number on back side. Has an unusual eagle fitting, fittings appear to be heavy silver plated as well.

Tony

Where is it ?

Cant see the dagger.
LH

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[Barry G]

I'd be a little concerned about the etch quality on this one.

[sabersandsuch]

The etching is extremely high quality, very crisp. The photos make it a little grainy due to size. Thank you for the comment, any others?

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[Billy G]

Tony,

I hate to do it but I have to agree with Barry on this one, I have some concerns about the etch. Is the Puma mark that much off center or is it a trick of the light? Would be very interested to hear what some of the more sage members have to say on it.

[sabersandsuch]

Hello,

Yes the Puma s that far off. If you take a look at the grip shot, it shows the true detail of the engraving. i agree with you guys on the quality, but please don't discount this piece yet, my photos plain out blow. I can't get a good clear shot that does this thing justice. Let me take a few more sets in the next day or so and repost them. Will anyone be at the Maryland show?

Thanks again
Tony

[Josh B.]

I am sorry, but I'm not a fan either. The etch is very poorly executed on this blade toward the tip, as seen in pic. #2. That has nothing to do with the quality of your pics. As an owner of an original, but admittedly unengraved puma dagger, you fittings are pretty far off. My maker mark is also not etched, it is stamped. I only know of 2 period puma marks and both are shown in Wittman's book. One is the one I have, and I cant remember if the 2nd is etched or stamped. I dont have my book handy, so maybe someone else can help us out with that. This maker did not produce their own fittings, but did purchase standard "generic" army fittings that are pretty consistent throught their production. My vet-purchased, textbook Puma setup does not match yours. Could you please disassemble the dagger to show us the tang? If you really feel that this is an original rig, that might help put some doubts to rest. I hope the rest of us are wrong, but I have some doubt.

Best,
Josh

[Obiwahnkinobi]

Ecthing is a fake

[Eric Hall]

I would like to see more pictures, but that etch is way off center as is the trademark,, and the crossguard is an Alcoso High Lift.