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Does this look good ? Any red flags ? Looks good to me but what do I know ?    
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Is the bad fittings of the lower crossguard/grip and eagle normal ?
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The eagle insert looks as though someone tried to de-nazify it and gave up. The lower crossguard to grip fit is the result of the pommel nut not being fully tightened. The condition of the blade is not all that great. Who is the maker?
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The inscription on the blade says: Tiegelwerk Riemberg, Bez. Breslau.
The grip is not black, it's dark brown.
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Strike... it will come down to price and what you're comfortable with paying for a dagger in this condition, with the points made by Skyline.
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Tiegelwerk is a rarely seen maker. In my opinion, that would make this dagger more collectible in this condition than say, a Pack or an F. Dick.
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i would buy the best you can afford,it will always sell better should the time come to let it go
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Something about the motto looks off to me. The etching looks very shallow and the U in "Ulles" doesn't match any that I own. Doesn't mean it's not a good one though, as my experience is limited.
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Looks like another parts dagger, due to the poor fitting of the crossguards and grip. The blade is VERY odd, I have owned dozens of SA dagger and never seen such a poorly etched blade. BUYER BEWARE! I hope you can get it cheap!
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quote: ...the U in "Ulles" doesn't match any that I own.
That is actually an "A" for "Alles" But I agree that the blade looks somewhat 'off' and it is probably a parts piece.
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OK, so I'll let this one pass....
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My advice for your first SA:
Find the best conditioned one you can for the price you're willing to pay. If it happens to be a less common maker, great, but you cant go wrong with an Eickhorn, Pack, etc. You'll never regret the purchase, and as you study one that is in good condition that you know is "right", you'll feel more comfortable purchasing others. That's when you can start looking for different makers and variations.
Just my opinion.
Good luck!
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I have this on hold, any opinions ? 
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thats alot better than the last one you posted how much is it?
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quote: Originally posted by seany:
thats alot better than the last one you posted how much is it?
�299 / 560 USD
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Much better, nice even patina to the fittings. Anodized scabbard looks much better than average. Some greying to the blade, but if no sharpening, it isn't bad. Crossguard to upper scabbard fitting looks good too. Ball isn't smashed. Hey, if you like it, it's a good solid example.
John Merling [email protected]MAX Life member OVMS Life member(Ohio Valley Military Society SOS) OGCA Life member(Ohio Gun Collectors Assoc) NRA Life member
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....tj
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i would go for that not a bad price
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