Guns International #: 102764953
Seller's Inventory #: None
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Guns International #: 102764953
Category - Collectibles - WWII
- Knives - Military Non US
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 4/27/15
State:
Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
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**SOLD**Original WW2 German Gebruder Heller SA Dagger w/ Scabbard
Description: **SOLD** This is a very nice, all-original, and unmolested SA dagger from the maker Gebruder Heller in Marienthal, Germany. There were two Heller brothers, this was the one that used a single-line vertical maker mark stamp of "Gebr Heller" at the center spine of the blade just above the crossguard, with the other Heller brother using an anchor in a double circle. The Heller that made this one made Heer, Luftwaffe, and SA daggers in addition to K-98 bayonets. These SA daggers were made by over 200 different makers both large and small, and were issued to all members of the SA. "SA" stands for Sturmabteilung or "Storm Detachment", which was the paramilitary wing of the NSDAP political party, later called the Nazi party. They are frequently referred to as the "Brown Shirts" due to their distinctive brown uniform, having been first formed in 1921 by Hitler and Rohm. During the period of production from 1933 to 1936, there were some changes made, including changing the metal fittings and grip eagle from nickel steel in early production daggers to later production daggers using plated zinc, the maker mark's going from the actual company names to RZM marks, and the scabbards going from being finished with an anodized brown to a painted brown. This particular SA dagger came directly from an attic-find and has not been on the collector's market previously. It is a very handsome and totally-original piece, with everything nice and tight to the blade and handle, and with all parts perfectly hand-fit to each other. As you can see in the pictures, it shows some very minor sharpening on the blade's edges that is really only visible upon close-inspection. The blade does not appear to have been polished post-war or after being issued, but it does show some staining and drag lines from the throat-mounted drags in the scabbard. The motto "Alles fur Deutschland" (All for Germany) is still very sharp and retains some of the darkening inside the letters, and the tip of the blade is still intact. The nickel steel crossguard and pommel pieces are in great shape, and the crossguard is stamped on the back with a "Th" stamp, which means it came from the Thuringen distribution control marking. The wooden handle is a very handsome color, is uniform from end to end in color and patina, and is in good shape overall. The eagle and SA roundel are in excellent shape, perfectly fit to the handle, and are of the nickel steel type (magnetic) rather than the pot metal versions used in later production. The enameled roundel is in great shape and still shiny with intact and bright brown enamel that has not been chipped or worn off. There are a few small cracks on the back side of the handle, both of which are tight and cannot be spread open or pushed close. The fitment of the wood to the crossguard and pommel is superb, as you would expect from a genuine original that has not been pieced together from 2 or more daggers. Whenever you see one of these where the wood doesnt fit either the crossguard or pommel very tightly, or if the SA roundel or grip eagle do not fit the relief that was cut into the handle well, or even if the crossguard does not mate up nicely to the throat of the scabbard, those are often parts daggers or they have replacement pieces on them. These SA daggers were made between 1933 and 1936, before WW2 started and well-before the Germans started making things much less carefully and out of cheap materials due to the war effort. Nothing on this dagger wiggles or has slop in it, and the top nut holding it all together is in great shape and not buggered-up like many you see. The top nut is snug but not seized, and will loosen easily with rubber jawed pliers. The tang under the handle has a molded "3" on it. The threads on the end of the rat-tail style tang and inside the top nut are clean, sharp, and have never been cross-threaded This Heller SA dagger comes with an original scabbard, the later brown painted-type, and has both original fittings on it along with the hanger ring. It appears that it could have been the earlier type of finish originally, the brown-anodized kind that was PERIOD painted-over, as the paint on it is ABSOLUTELY the exact original kind used on these in Germany. Because the anodizing was not very durable, it is common to see examples of these from any maker that were painted-over during the late 1930's when the original anodizing became worn or thin. The throat and drag on the scabbard are nice and tight, although the throat is missing one of the screws on the side of the hanging ring. The body of the scabbard is free from any dents, cracks, or major damage, showing only wear to the painted finish that you would expect to see, as it is consistent with the rest of the dagger. This SA dagger would be a great addition to any WW2 weapons collection, any German edged weapons collection, or as a very cool display piece by itself or paired with a Luger or some other German handgun of WW2. This Heller SA dagger should continue to be a great long-term investment if cared-for, and they likely will never be cheaper than they are right now! SOLD |
Guns International #: 102764953
Seller's Inventory #: None
Guns International #: 102764953
Seller's Inventory #: None