Hi,
Finally the owner of this SA-dagger is ready to sell.
...I have bought other items from him earlier.
What do you think of it?
And what would the price be for a Giesen & Forsthoff dagger in this condition?
Regards
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Hi,
Finally the owner of this SA-dagger is ready to sell.
...I have bought other items from him earlier.
What do you think of it?
And what would the price be for a Giesen & Forsthoff dagger in this condition?
Regards
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Nice NSKK dagger which rates a 7 on rarity. Gruppe mark is correct..and the overall appearance is worn..but everything is matching in condition. Lovely
A rare to see black anodized scabbard which is highly collectable among SA / NSKK collectors. I have an August Merten with the same qualities and condition as yours above..including a very worn black anodized scabbard. Below is my August Merten..and very comparable to yours. Thanks for sharing. Regards Larry .
check out pricing to compare with same conditioned examples on these 2 sites Lakesidetrader | German WWII Daggers & Medals and Wittmann Antique Militaria
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!! - Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
I like it-a good decent original piece in solidly nice condition and by a maker that is not all that easy to find. A fine Giesen & Forsthoff NSKK with an also uncommon 3 piece hanger in matching condition. Nice crossgraining to the blade and a rich dark etching shows that it has never been abused. If you can get it for under a grand, you'd be doing good, in my opinion.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Guys hope I am wrong as I am viewing on my mobile phone, but it looks to have been re tipped which in my opinion sadly will affect the price of the dagger, as I say hope I am wrong, maybe one of you guys can take a better look on your pc , otherwise a very nice example, sorry for casting a little doubt on it,
Cheers Ronnie
I wondered that myself, Ronnie-the angle of the 1st photo makes it look that way, but the 2nd photo does not. I am thinking it was just the photo that makes it look like a bad tip.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
The previous owner had the dagger for 50 years.
Today we agreed on a price 690USD.
...hope it is okay?
I have wanted this dagger since he showed it to me, years ago.
It is my first.
Don't know if the dagger has been re tipped.
Regards
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Would it be possible to get a measurement of the blade length?
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
I can measure the blade, when I get the dagger next week.
Here is a test you could try - I just tried it myself
Save the first of my pictures on your pc.
Then open this picture and zoom until the total lenght of the dagger measures 350mm on a 1:125 scale ruler.(measure the dagger on the screen).
...then measure the blade lenght(in the same zoom), it says 220mm.
Of course this is not a reliable test, but funny and probably not all wrong.
I will measure the dagger when I get it home - then we know.
Regards
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Just had a look on my PC as back home now, and what a very nice example you have there just love the matching 3 part hangers,.. and scabbard....... also had a closer look at the tip of the dagger and I think it has been re-tipped but also think it's been done a long time ago, I am sure you will find out if I am wright or wrong when you have it in hand ( I hope I am wrong)
thanks for showing
cheers Ronnie
I was so entranced by the boobs and butt of the daggers condition..and never looked below the belt. It does appear to be blunted..and agree a measurement would be the best course. Its still a great all early period dagger. Regards Larry
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!! - Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
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