#43659
05/13/2010 02:43 PM
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Hi just been given this Heer dagger from my father , its been in his collection for many years , i managed to sell an item for him so this is my payment, the quality of these daggers is fantastic, i have only ever collected bayonets before , this could all change , i think it could be addictive!The blade is not brilliant and some plating missing from the scabbard, could you tell me exactly what i now have in my collection. Thanks 
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#43660
05/13/2010 02:44 PM
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2nd 
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#43661
05/13/2010 02:46 PM
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3rd 
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#43662
05/13/2010 03:08 PM
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What I can see in these (few) pics it looks like you do own an early army dagger made by P.D.L�NESCHLOSS. Early because the grip fittings seem to be the early brass/heavily silvered variant and the grip is a socalled slant grip. Obviously P.D.L�NESCHLOSS did use grip fittings which are credited to the WKC firm. During the whole period it did happen that firms did exchange fittings or did sell their fittings to other firms which weere in need of them.
Generally the dagger seems to be in collectible condition although the recent looking, heavily polishing commonly is a big minus. Solid, original patination neds decades or at least a lot of years to build up. It is wiped off during seconds..
Also the slightly towards the tip pitted blade and the loss of plating on the scabbard is a minus but as said, the dagger is still in collectible condition. The rarer slanted grip has a nice coloration!
Regards,
wotan, gd.c-b#105
"Never look for sqare eggs" as a late owner of an original FHH-dagger used to say.
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#43663
05/13/2010 03:26 PM
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"..were i could possibly buy some more peaces for my collection..." As I am from a very different region  I "only" can highly recommend our "For Sale" section here in the forum. Regards,
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#43664
05/13/2010 09:11 PM
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Nice early WKC crossguard. Fairly rare maker as far as armies go. Nice dagger!
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#43665
05/14/2010 08:20 AM
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Hello "Lee Cousens"!
I eronneously have "edited" your latest contribution with my answer to it and have so errased your contribution. I wanted to do a seperate contribution. So you have to see in your�s for my answer.
Sorry for any unconvenience.
Regards,
wotan, gd.c-b#105
"Never look for sqare eggs" as a late owner of an original FHH-dagger used to say.
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#43666
05/15/2010 09:32 PM
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very nice dagger you have there
Regards Sean
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#43667
05/17/2010 01:49 AM
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VERY nice! LOVE that grip, Pretty darn rare version of the Luneschloss maker mark! Dont see these much,CONGRATS! Kevin.
It's ALL in the DETAILS!!.......
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#43668
05/17/2010 05:16 PM
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Thanks for your kind words, i fear i may be swaying away from bayonets and heading for more daggers
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#43669
05/17/2010 10:25 PM
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War is when your government tells you who the enemy is.
Revolution is when you figure it out for yourself.
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#43670
05/18/2010 01:24 PM
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Trouble is i only have a small bank account 
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