SS Dagger, opinions need please!

**WarCollector2019** · 10-26-2011, 07:13 PM

Hey guys what do you think of this one, trying to get some more clearer pics but i know nothing about TR daggers, although i notice it has a makers mark on the blade.
Thanks, Glen

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-26-2011 07:13 PM

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**Walkwolf** · 10-26-2011, 07:33 PM

Can't tell anything from these pics with any certainty.

Observations:
It seems like the blade has been over-cleaned which has affected the toning
in the inscription. No scabbard and the removed bird will affect the value
greatly. Crossguards are very bright, but this looks like a late dagger.

Much better pics required for any comments really, but it's possible that
because of condition, if it is good, it may be had for a very low price.
It would then be worth replacing the eagle - this was done on
another member's SS dagger not too long ago, and the
results were amazing.........!

**WarCollector2019** · 10-26-2011, 07:36 PM

Wow that is a much greater response than i was originally thinking, i can get it for £40-£80!!! I will try and get more pics asap!!!

by Walkwolf

Can't tell anything from these pics with any certainty.

Observations:
It looks like the blade has been over-cleaned, which has affected the toning
in the inscription. No scabbard, and the removed bird will affect the value
greatly. Crossguards look very bright - this is a late dagger.

Much better pics required for any comments really, but it's possible that
because of condition, if it is real, it may be had for a very low price.
It would then be worth replacing the eagle - this was done on
another member's SS dagger not too long ago, and the
results were extremely good.........!

**Walkwolf** · 10-26-2011, 07:46 PM

Great price - IF it is a good one !

Please post clearer detailed photos.........!

**WarCollector2019** · 10-26-2011, 07:48 PM

Yh im trying to get some now, i asked for one of the makers mark and close up on the handle,
Thanks, Glen

**Adrian** · 10-26-2011, 07:52 PM

And of the blade and engraving too Glen please.

**WarCollector2019** · 10-26-2011, 07:54 PM

yh ok mate, im glad it stands a chance as i could be getting this at a great price and the money i would be saving i could spend on refurbishing it.
Thanks, Glen

**Adrian Stevenson** · 10-26-2011, 08:13 PM

Hi Glenn, sorry it is bad in my opinion. The high spine to the blade is a very bad sign and I am sure the grip is plastic.

Cheers, Ade.

**WarCollector2019** · 10-26-2011, 08:16 PM

ah ok, well the seller has told me its a wooden grips and if you look closely at the pics you can see the wood grains.
Thanks, Glen

**Adrian Stevenson** · 10-26-2011, 08:28 PM

Another nail in the coffin is a RZM marked blade but the crossguards are certainly not plated zinc, which they should be for an RZM era dagger.

Cheers, Ade.