Opinions on Totenkopf

[Dos]

Hello WarRelics Members,

I would like to have some opinions please. I have found this TK for sale, The seller states its made by Assmann.

But no maker mark is present. As far as i have researched this should be normal (Correct me if i'm wrong)

Only Ges Gesch. is visible.

The condition is rough but the corrosion is shallow.

Thanks!

Regards,

Dos

[Aldo]

Looks like a good unmarked Assmann, I have one that is riddled with zinc pest but it's the same type. And another example from Telesmanich

[CBH]

I agree with Al, looks like a good one. Late war production before they went to one piece construction with tabs along the outside.
A layer of vaseline would help with the zinc pest, apply a thin layer let soak in remove and reapply a couple times.

[Dos]

Thank you for the replies! I've made the decision to buy it

@CBH, I will keep this in mind. Thats a great tip! Is it neccesary to stop this "zinc pest" or will this progress only in bad storage conditions?

[CBH]

It will continue even the vaseline only greatly slows the process.
I believe it is an oxidation that occurs between the metals used in the alloy.
Very similar to rust but moisture isn't needed, I'd also review some of the preservation threads.

[Dos]

@CBH,

I will look into the preservation threads. Thanks again, Dos

[carlsson1982]

a minty one..

[scotland99]

Nice score - congrats.

- Scotty.