#80594
12/16/2007 06:27 PM
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Hey guys - I need some help with this early Luft Horster blade marked. Also is Waffen Ampt. The sword belongs to a friend of mine and he wants to get rid of it. I have showed it to several people and have been told that the scabbard is questionable. The scabbard is not standard leather but a smooth surfaced material. It appears that the scabbard has never been messed with. I am sending some pics to get some input on this. Thank you.
Gary
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#80595
12/16/2007 06:36 PM
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#80596
12/16/2007 07:48 PM
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Have eight more pictures, but just can't get them to post,
Gary
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#80597
12/16/2007 08:02 PM
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The leather is totally gone. It can be recovered though but it does reduce the value somewhat. Are the scabbard rings going thru a METAL hanger? If it's leather it's OK, it looks too circular to me where the rings go into the hanger in the pics. Mark 
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#80598
12/16/2007 08:17 PM
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Mark,If you would post your email address I'll send you the other pictures.The covering thats on the scabbard is compleat but of a different type materal-----------Gary
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#80599
12/16/2007 10:24 PM
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Posting addl. pics for owner:
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#80600
12/16/2007 10:25 PM
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#80601
12/16/2007 10:26 PM
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#80602
12/31/2007 04:21 AM
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so what is the current status of this sword? ever since I sold my WKC, I have been heartbroken!
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a mans character, give him power" Abraham Lincoln
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#80603
12/31/2007 06:11 AM
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Paul,
Still have the sword with me,and still think its right.I've talked with several sword guys and have different opinions on leather textures on the early Luft.I'll bring it along to the SOS and mybe have Slim Wittmen look at it,==========Gary
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#80604
12/31/2007 03:34 PM
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I look forward to seeing it. It is a nice looking sword from what I can see of it. Is it just smooth leather or painted leather? It's hard to tell from the pics.
Mark
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#80605
12/31/2007 08:23 PM
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It's a legit piece as everyone has spoken to. That Morroccan leather on the scabbard is funky looking. I really have a difficult time discerning what the deal with it is. If it's still in place, then your OK. If not, it can be recovered as other members have said. I'm really echoing the sentiments of all the other members here. I've always liked the Horsters. The were really quality Luft fliergschwerts and have stood the test of time. Mines a Horster, and I'm totally happy with her.
Happy Holidays,
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#80606
12/31/2007 09:01 PM
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Thanks for the in put guys,the scabbard leather is a smooth Morroccan blue,several year ago I seen a early first Luft.with the same type of leather on the scabbard.
I'm looking fourward to the SOS,alway have had a wonderful time and hope to meet a few of you guys. Thanks agin,------Gary
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