M7/13 SA dagger ---

**slados28** · 10-01-2015, 07:30 PM

Wondering if I could have some opinions on this one.

From my very rudimentary base of knowledge on daggers I can tell that, of course, it's an SA dagger

due to the brown scabbard, RZM era, so; mid- 1930s and on? Complete with hanger, possibly original to the piece? SOme of the finish worn off but possibly due to handling/use and not simple lifting of the finish (that I've read is a common issue with later SA daggers).

I don't know... I just like the general look and have been looking for a nice complete example with hanger for some time, it being what some would probably say from a less desirable period (RZM) doesn't bother me all that much as long as the price is right --- opinions on approximate fair price?

Any help appreciated!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-01-2015 07:30 PM

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**KEVIN23** · 10-01-2015, 07:54 PM

Hi, it looks like a good, used but not abused, RZM SA dagger by Aurtur Shuttelhoffer . Pictures are a little fuzzy, but it looks like it has some wear here and there, the extent I cannot tell without better pics.

**Adrian Stevenson** · 10-01-2015, 08:46 PM

Good original dagger.

**slados28** · 10-01-2015, 09:17 PM

Thank you both for the input! I realize the photos aren't ll that sharp but they are what the seller has up at the moment. I too think it's got wear instead of the finish simply "lifting" --- Any thoughts on fair value? Around $500 good?

Open to more thoughts---

**Wagriff** · 10-01-2015, 09:55 PM

Painted sheath and plated fittings with an RZM mark for a makers mark places this one as being in the 40's era. Regardless, it is a good and decent piece and definitely well found!

**MAP** · 10-01-2015, 10:18 PM

Given the condition of the blade and the fittings I would think $500 would be on the high end but best wait for other views as it seems everytime I opine on a prices others disagree....

**Wagriff** · 10-01-2015, 10:31 PM

Personally, I would go no higher on this one than, perhaps, $400 US. The nice leather hanger alone is worth buying just by itself.

**slados28** · 10-02-2015, 12:49 AM

Appreciate the advice, guys --- I doubt I'll be able to get it a that last estimate but will see what I can do. Any other thoughts of course welcomed!

**MAP** · 10-02-2015, 01:33 AM

This is the rule I follow. If you like it and can afford it, and it makes you happy, get it

If you however are doing it to make money...well that is a different story and different rules apply

**slados28** · 10-02-2015, 01:59 AM

A good rule and one I follow as well, Michael! While I'm definitely not in this to make money I also try to balance it out by not losing to much by following prices on the market --. I kind of feel this one's within reach and not too hard to resell if/when I decide to upgrade or simply sell off to fund something else.
Not sure yet, I just bought some pretty expensive Norwegian Volunteer decorations the other day so it's kind of 50/50 right now...