Reproduction of the "gravity knife" carried by German Flying personnel, including Paratroopers (Fallschirmjger) in WWII. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. The knife measures 14 inches with both blades open. by Old Folder Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:18 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. The blade release functions properly, though there is some wear sothe blade sticks somewhat. Please email us directly at: john@originalgermanmilitaria.com. 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These plates are in good condition throughout, but do show signs of wear and being used possibly as a hammer of sorts, maybe to free up equipment, your guess is as good as ours. by RobesonsRme.com Tue Mar 26, 2019 2:00 pm, Post Primarily intended for untangling rope knots, it was also used as a prying tool or to fix jammed weapons. The blade has a typical tiny bit of a play when opened but overall it is in excellent shape, considering the age. This is a scarce late-war Solinger Metalwaffen FabrikModel 2 specimen with all high-carbon steel (non-stainless) metal parts, including the blade. One of the Skijgers clearly has a nice Fallschirmjger Messer dangling off his belt (photos are for reference only and will not be included with the knife). K98 Bayonet, 1938 by Jetter & Scheerer (All Matching) $295.00 Germany. This product is not available for shipping in US state(s). 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. This example was produced by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen , who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. Heer (Army) Dagger. The Flieger-Kappmesser uses a sliding blade inside a metal gripframe, which was originally fitted with smooth wood scales. For Local Buyers, Items must be picked up on same day or Sunday, October 17th 10AM-4PM at 57 Smith Tractor Rd. Website. What unit was your relative in? Check out my other knife listings on ebay, search 02knight12 and visit my store. Sale Price: $535.00 Original Price: $595.00. Spike marked with the correct Luft/5 stamp. Also, I have one well-preserved take-down Model 2 late-war Fallschirmjger Messers specimen available for sale, if you are interested. 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. All 3 components consisting of the blade, head, and upper cover plate, are matching and numbered 636. We at Argocoins stand firmly with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression. 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. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Original Item: Only One Available. DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN SHARPENED . RARE UNUSED. The internal blade spring is nice and tight; the spike holds well, original steel shackle is intact this type is rare this nice. No sales to California, Hawaii, Minnesota or New Mexico. This product is not available for international shipping. Cool knife and even cooler history of you family members Battalion. I have an aftermarket officers dress dagger the is marked Henkle / Solingen. The Chute Awl is a manual pull open and the blade is a Gravity Blade that opens when the spring action lever is pressed. JavaScript is disabled. You must log in or register to reply here. One of the most recognizable gravity knives is the World War II-era Flieger-Kappmesser (literally: "flyers-cutting knife"), which utilizes a four-inch (100 mm) telescoping (OTF), gravity-propelled locking blade. The oak grip plates are in excellent condition, the original factory bluing still remains strong at 90%. After the end of World War II, the newly organized West German Bundeswehr placed new orders with German cutlery manufacturers for a postwar version of the Kappmesser for issue to the Army's airborne forces and tank crews. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. Also you will be reported to Proxibid and your bidding rights will be revoked. But by mid-war stainless steel was becoming scarce in Germany and most of the non-essential wartime production had to switch to regular high-carbon steel. See Special Terms for additional fees. In 1944 a number of FS knives were also issued to a Wehrmacht Skijger army ski troops infantry regiment operating in the northern Ukraine / central Belorussia forests. 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. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 31,486. 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. The blade may have been carefully sharpened after the knife left the factory and the springs are tight. See Auction Information for full details.". Vintage WWII Paul Weyersberg & Co.German Luftwaffe gravity knife. For collectible knives and edged weapons Argo CC accepts payments via credit cards, personal checks drawn from US-based accounts, certified US-based bank checks, and money orders. Poinsett Auction & Realty, Inc. will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise. WebGreat looking Paratrooper Gravity Knife made by Weyersberg (RB number; 0/0561/0020). 620. Fawn Creek Township is located in Kansas with a population of 1,618. "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. $ 599.99 $ 529.99 Add to cart; Germany WW2 era officers Dienstwaffe (service weapon) made by Ernest Pack & Sohne, Solingen, stag One report may be all you need. by Donnal864 Tue Mar 26, 2019 2:03 pm, Post Period. The maker's logo is visible indicating it was manufactured by Paul Weyersberg & Co. Solingen. sale. After 80 plus years this original Germany WW2 SMF Model 2 paratrooper knife is still in very good shape, considering the age. It's a Gravity knife with a 4 inch blade by Paul Weyersberg & Co. it has Solingen in the oval and Rostfrei under the oval. This example was produced by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen,who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. This fine original Third Reich Weyersberg, GENUINE NAZI FALLSCHIRMJAEGER / FLIEGER or. View Item in Catalog. The blade has no sharpening and has most of the crossgrain, with a few areas of spotting and may clean up a bit. These are not empty words. Soon thereafter the Allies had bombed the Solingen factories to smithereens, effectively ending all manufacturing until the wars end. $715.00 Germany. Ive been doing a lot of research on these particular gravity knives. These are the actual photos; Stg-44 rounds are not included with the knife . AutoCheck found I am asking $425 for this knife and I do use paypal. No.) I remember a couple of officer's helmets and two different officer's swords. They were issued to the Bundeswehr soldiers until 2017. Living in Fawn Creek Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. The blade release functions properly, and the marlin spike locks into place. These knives utilize a four-inch (100 mm) telescoping (OTF), gravity-propelled locking blade. From my understanding & research these were issued to German paratroopers during WW2. Please see our. K98 Bayonet, 1938 by Jetter & Scheerer (All Matching) $295.00 Germany. This is the standard Luftwaffe inspection stamp style used throughout the war. The knife is fully functional, with all parts intact and no springs broken. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. No Charge backs permitted! It will be Free shipping to your location via USPS Priority Mail. 1 / 1. The blade may have been carefully sharpened after the knife left the factory and the springs are tight. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. #1 For Sale is a WW2 Paul Weyersberg & Co. Rostfrei Solingen Luftwaffe Paratrooper Gravity Knife with Chute Awl. 0/0561/0020 for the maker Paul Weyersberg, matching serial number 878. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. We purchase single items, entire collections, or family estates. The blade itself is a relatively blunt spear-point, and the profile is flat ground, tapering to a utility edge. WebOriginal German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen Comments Add to Cart Item Description Original Item: Only One Available. 1950 until 1965. mgcountyks.org. Please check all local laws before ordering. Dismiss, WW2 Utica Cutlery M3 Trench Knife guard-marked type, blued blade, original M8 composition scabbard, excellent condition, WW2 Germany Malsch & Ambron Model 1 Fallschirmjger-Messer Luftwaffe/paratrooper "gravity knife"; rare maker. As far as I know the map is original and 70 years old. The oak grip plates are in excellent condition, the original factory bluing still remains strong at 90%. The early FS Model 1 type made by Paul Weyersberg & Co, as well as later take-down Model 2 types are illustrated on pages 239-242 the excellent French reference book Knives and Daggers-Bayonets Used by the German Army During1914-1945 by Christian Mary (see the books scans attached). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Today most of the surviving German WW2 era Fallschirmjger-Messer paratrooper knives are in private collections & rarely come up for sale; dont miss your chance to add this rare late-war specimen to your collection! 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. Blade Length: 3.66. mgcountyks.org. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Weyersberg. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. It has been handed down in my family and the story goes that it was taken off a dead German paratrooper in WW2. Everything works perfect on the knife. WebFallschirmjger Gravity Knife : $124.99 Qty: : Product Description We cannot ship these outside the United States! Saturday, October 16th 12PM-2PM @ 57 Smith Tractor Rd. Bids cannot be retracted using this feature. $ 599.99 $ 529.99 Add to cart; Germany WW2 era officers Dienstwaffe (service weapon) made by Ernest Pack & Sohne, Solingen, stag 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. A few minor scuff marks on wood handle scales are noted for accuracy; all handle parts are tight with no play. All handle parts are tight with no play this type is rare this nice. The LGK was also equipped with a folding marlinspike or awl. 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. Paypal email is, Grind marks would take some work to clean up. Imperial Senior Forestry Cutlass by Clemen & Jung. WebGreat looking Paratrooper Gravity Knife made by Weyersberg (RB number; 0/0561/0020). WebWWII German Paratrooper Type 2 Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg. Original German Militaria offers the highest prices for your collectibles and free evaluations. Please make sure the credit card you have on file is up to date. FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM 1 in stock Add to He nearly drooled on my phone when I showed this to him. WebThe City of Fawn Creek is located in the State of Kansas. EXC WORKING CONDITION . All 3 components consisting of the blade, head, and upper cover plate, are matching and numbered 636. 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. This example of a Type I FJM has fine, stainless steel components. 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