How does this 1st model Luft dagger look?

[JasonS]

I have the option of getting this dagger but I was wondering if I could get a few opinions on it. The top fitting (round thingy with swastica) is loose and that concerns me. Looks to be an alum. model. The top piece is very loose (like the threads are stripped) and as a result the handle and lower ring wiggle about. It fits the scabbard snug and has a nice feel overall to it but I am new to this stuff and any help or advice is welcomed.

JasonS

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makers mark

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hanger

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grip

[Skipper Greenwade]

Looks okay in the photos. If the pommel is indeed stripped, you would expect it to be bargain priced. An original, aluminum pommel is not a difficult thing to find, so if the dagger is priced right you might consider that an option.

Best,
Skip

[David C]

Looks to be in far too good a condition to me!, REPRO???

Can you post better pics, especially of the MM? is it possible to discern the graduations on the thermometer?



Cheers,
David.

[JasonS]

I will try and take some better pictures Sunday. I am trying to learn the finer techniques of photography.

[David C]

I will try and take some better pictures Sunday. I am trying to learn the finer techniques of photography.

Cool.


FW Holler is a favourite of the faker so be careful with this one especially considering the shot pommel threads on an otherwise super clean dagger.


Cheers,
David.

[Skipper Greenwade]

Looks to be in far too good a condition to me!, REPRO???

My experience has been that the aluminum Luftwaffe daggers and swords just don't develop any patina or show their age unless they've been abused. One over zealous half-turn of the pommel would be sufficient to strip the threads. Maybe the vet who brought the piece home was looking for the ever-elusive "Nazi diamonds"!

Better photos would help, though

Skip

[David C]

Yes Skip mine too. I may be wrong but there is something about this one I don't like the look of.

Cheers,
David.

[Harvey A]

I'm too novice to offer an opinion on whether or not this dagger is original; but if you purchase it I can tell you how to repair the pommel without having to replace it. If you have some very basic machinist skills it shouldn't be that hard. I've collected US Civil War swords for 28 years and have some expertise with repairs.

Harvey

[JasonS]

Thank you for the offer Mr. Ambrose. I might take you up on it pending a final or . I have put a strip of alum. foil inside the pommel and that seems to have helped bind it to the shank.

[T elliott]

Jason, How much are they asking for this 1st.Luft. I don't like it,to new looking: maker mark - thick washer ?

Best, Tommy

[JasonS]

Jason, How much are they asking for this 1st.Luft. I don't like it,to new looking: maker mark - thick washer ?

Best, Tommy

$425