I know nothing about knives and haven't done any searching for info yet. WebFallschirmjger Gravity Knife : $124.99 Qty: : Product Description We cannot ship these outside the United States! mgcountyks.org. Handle: Wenge Wood & Stainless Steel. Late-war all-carbon steel production Fallschirmjger-Messers are hard to find because there werent many of them manufactured in the first place. Its been sitting in a box in my attic for the past 26 years. WebArea code. See a couple of rare WW2 era reference photos of German Skijgers on a winter patrol in the Ukrainian Pripyat region in 1944. WebThe City of Fawn Creek is located in the State of Kansas. 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 knife was large enough, practical, and reliable in the field; it was well-received by the airborne troops and became a subject of envy to all the rest of the men in uniform. Once in Travelers Rest, go 3 miles past Wal-Mart to left onto Smith Tractor Rd.Entrance immediately on right. Original Item: Only One Available. Stored and shipped from our PA location; not available in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington. #1 For Sale is a WW2 Paul Weyersberg & Co. Rostfrei Solingen Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife with Chute Awl. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 31,486. AutoCheck found ! The beautiful walnut handle wood is in very good condition as can be seen in our photos. The knife was large enough, practical and reliable in the field; it was well-received by the airborne troops and it became a subject of envy to all the rest of the men in uniform. This example has fine, stainless steel components. First produced in 1937, the often so called Fallschirmjgermesser was initially issued to German flight crews and paratroops, 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 or in the water with the shroud lines. All handle parts are tight with no play this type is rare this nice. Later in the war this type was issued to all Luftwaffe aircrews (WW2 German Airforce). WW2 GERMAN, PAUL WEYERSBERG BREAK DOWN GRAVITY KNIFE ,STILL BLUED ,1941 ,PARATROOPER ,RARE Description: This is an original WW2 German paratrooper RARE break down gravity paratrooper knife with a good percentage of the original blueing. Vintage WWII Paul Weyersberg & Co.German Luftwaffe gravity knife. Soon thereafter the Allies had bombed the Solingen factories to smithereens, effectively ending all manufacturing until the wars end. As far as I know the map is original and 70 years old. This is a consignment item with a set reserve. Fawn Creek Township is in Montgomery County. Check out my other knife listings on ebay, search 02knight12 and visit my store. The spike does not lock when opened and was never intended to be used as a combat weapon. Copyright 2004-2023 allaboutpocketknives.com, AAPK Tips and Tricks -- An Illustrated FAQ Forum on Steriods, Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days, Cattaraugus Cutlery Collector's Forum, Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum, Robeson Cutlery Company Collector's Forum, Schatt & Morgan Knife Collector's Forum, Knife Related Creation, Modification, And Restoration Forums. $ 599.99 $ 529.99 Add to cart; Germany WW2 era officers Dienstwaffe (service weapon) made by Ernest Pack & Sohne, Solingen, stag Ive been doing a lot of research on these particular gravity knives. Ive been doing a lot of research on these particular gravity knives. $150.00 The company "Sword-and-Wreath" logo is engraved into the blade, as well as ROSTFREI (rust free) indicating stainless steel construction. The blade is still very sharp. record(s) for this. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Germany. No international shipping for this item, sorry lads. 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. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. 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. DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN SHARPENED . All 3 components consisting of the blade, head, and upper cover plate, are matching and numbered 636. Residents of Fawn Creek Township tend to be conservative. Blade: Stainless Steel. All 3 components consisting of the blade, head, and upper cover plate, are matching and numbered 636. The blade has been lightly sharpened; it is razor-sharp still; the tip is intact. All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. WebOriginal Item: Only One Available. The blade may have been carefully sharpened after the knife left the factory and the springs are tight. This product is not available for international shipping. I found this beauty among my fathers belongings. Ive been doing a lot of research on these particular gravity knives. These large Fallschirmjger-Messer knives are pretty hard to find in original condition nowadays. It was produced by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen, who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. FREE EXPEDITED USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM! A forum community dedicated to Carolina firearm owners and enthusiasts. 25N toward Asheville. Someone has done some slight grinding on the blade but most of the makers mark remains. The handle is in excellent overall condition, considering the age. FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM 1 in stock Add to There is a number 5 inside a Waffen Eagle on the base of the marlin spike. View Item in Catalog. The blade itself is a relatively blunt spear-point, and the profile is flat ground, tapering to a utility edge. A relatively small number of 350,000 Fallschirmjger-Messer knives were produced in total by six different manufacturers; very few survived the war in decent condition. The blade of this knife shows signs of heavy use and post manufacture sharpening. It was produced by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen, who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. $ 599.99 $ 529.99 Add to cart; Germany WW2 era officers Dienstwaffe (service weapon) made by Ernest Pack & Sohne, Solingen, stag All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. Miniature Imperial Army Sword. 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). All About Pocket Knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives, Post My dad brought one back just like that and he had some other cool German "souvenirs" , too. Websale. Lot #42 (Sale Order: 46 of 442) Sold for: $550.00 to g****r. Poinsett Auction & Realty, Inc. (18699) Internet Premium : 18%. These plates are in good condition throughout, and do not have any major cracks or dents. 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! Living in Fawn Creek Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Germany. WWII German Fallschirmjger Paratrooper Gravity Knife PAUL WEYERSBERG & CO SOLINGEN ROSTFREI . The Type II LGK (two manufacturers, five WWII variations) is the same knife, but with takedown features, and was produced from 1943 until 1945 and then again from ca. Today most of the surviving model 1 Germany WW2 Paul Weyersberg paratrooper knife types are in private collections & rarely come up for sale; dont miss your chance to add this specimen to your collection. This is a scarce pre-war manufacture Model 1 specimen with all stainless steel metal parts; a few are stamped with production series number 1 indicating the very first batch of FS knives manufactured for the Luftwaffe. Website. "There ought to be one day - just one - when there is open season on senators." Luftwaffe air crew members used the knife to cut themselves out of their harnesses or cut through the aluminum hull of the aircraft after a crash landing. Unable to retrieve AutoCheck Summary Report, please try back later. 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. Overall, this Germany WW2 Model 2 paratrooper knife is in excellent shape, considering the age. A 18% buyers premium will be added to every purchase. DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN SHARPENED . This example was produced by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen , who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. Lock Type: Leaver-Operated Spring Catch. by samb1955 Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:48 pm, Post Handle: Wenge Wood & Stainless Steel. I really enjoy items like this, we can really learn history through these war trophies. Ready to display! With the blade and spike fully extended it is 13-3/4 inches long. Items must be previewed and pick-up at the assigned times.No Exceptions. 2nd. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. They were issued to the Bundeswehr soldiers until 2017. These knives are marked AES83 and bear the number of the aircraft of the metal head. There are three principal types of wartime-era Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger-Messers. 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. The knife is about 6-1/8 / 15.5 cm closed; the blade is about 4-1/8 / 10.5 cm long; the blade has been re-sharpened and is razor-sharp still; the tip is intact. The blade of this knife does show use and sharpening, which has marred the finish on the surface of the blade. Reproduction of the "gravity knife" carried by German Flying personnel, including Paratroopers (Fallschirmjger) in WWII. He nearly drooled on my phone when I showed this to him. AutoCheck vehicle history reports deliver information on reported accidents, odometer rollback, lemon vehicles, branded titles and much more. The Chute Awl is a manual pull open and the blade is a Gravity Blade that opens when the spring action lever is pressed. 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. FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. To open the blade, the user points the knife downwards while flipping up the fulcrum-style operating lever, allowing gravity to draw out the blade to its fullest extent. View Full Report Card. It probably could be taken apart with some WD-40, but I did not want to mess around with it. Miniature Imperial Army Sword. This knife is about 6-1/8 / 15.5 cm closed; the blade is about 4 / 10.2 cm long. 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