#52658
02/08/2008 02:29 AM
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I have a small SS,SA, Dagger takedown tool that i purchased awhile back. It doesn't look like the example in Thomas M. Johnson's book;page 266. My question is a 2 parter. First, is this a real tool and if it is, what is the box end of it for, wereas is won't fit the nut; only the open end of it will.
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#52659
02/17/2008 06:04 PM
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Hi Dave,
IMO this is not an original takedown tool. In Germany and Holland, you can find them on militaria-shows, not often, they are scarce.
I've buyed ca. 5 years ago one in Germany by a "bad dealer" for 50-60 euro's (should be original..), On the tool is written: DOLCH SCHRAUBENSCHLUSSEL M 7/66. Years later they were offered me for 30-35 euro and 1-2 years ago, an German dealer offered them at a Militariashow in Holland for 10 or 15 euro's.... I've buy 5 pcs and after me, a "famous bad german dealer" buyed the other ones (I guess 20-30 pcs). I'm afraid, the sell them as "original" and for a big price....
My tool has only a small hole to put it on a keyring. It's very useful to open a Dienstdolch at a militariashow!
The tool in Johnson's book is IMO not an original, the swastika is "too much".
Regards,
Edwin van Veelen The Netherlands
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#52660
02/18/2008 04:13 AM
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Thanks for your input Edwin. I didn't think it was original when i bought it, even if it did have a smooth-tail ,"over-the-shoulder" squirrel on the opposite side. It looks to new and Manufactured to be old. Probably of more use in my tool box. Dave
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#52661
04/04/2008 01:13 AM
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I own the tool pictured in Johnson's book. I bought it from Gailen David years ago when he was partnered with him. It seems to be made of brass, and the back is plain.
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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