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RLB
RLB-24 Weyersberg
1st Model RLB Leader
Absolutely killer dagger!! This might be
the best 1st model I've handled-ever. Maker marked blade is NM!
There are light runner marks and the odd hint of a fingerprint. 100%
of crossgrain is intact, no sharpening. The Paul Weyersberg maker
mark is crisp and darkly etched. Dent-free scabbard features original
leather that is 100% intact. There is some light evidence of wear but no
damage. the fittings are undamaged and completely dent free. The
screws are all intact and unturned. Grip is perfectly
wrapped with light wear and 100% intact. The 1st model RLB
insignia is properly pinned with near perfect enamel. Some evidence
of the factory silver wash remains to the recesses. The whole piece shows
period wear but no abuse. Nickle based hilt features the correct cut-out
leader swas. This whole thing is evenly patinaed and even has factory
lacquer remaining to the recesses in the quillions and behind the
eagle. If you've been looking for a good buy this is it! NM
$4495
Layaway(wb)
RLB-25 Witte
1st Model RLB EM
Beauty 1st model RLB that is well marked. Blade is NM!
The blade has a dot of gray under the makers mark but that's it no
sharpening and no damage. There are light runner marks. 100% of crossgrain
is intact. The Witte maker mark is clear and crisp and lightly
etched. Very rare to see a nice Witte mark like this as so many were
etched so light you can hardly see them. Scabbard
feautures original glossy paint being retained at 90% with scratches
and light wear from period use. The plated zinc fittings are in fine
shape showing minor wear. The screws retaining the throat and lower
fitting are intact and unturned. Grip is dyed hardwood with a
nice 1st model RLB insignia correctly pinned in place. The blue enamel is
about 90%, it looks perfect cause someone,(not me) has touched up the
enamel to the bottom of the "L" nothing and I used a hi power loop to
see it. The sunburst shows wear exposing the copper background.
The wood is perfect without chips or cracks Included is a plated Assman
hanger with excellent original leather. If you are a blade guy this one is
for you!. Exc++/NM
$1695
Layaway(rs)
RLB-30 2nd
Model RLB Leader
Here's a nice 2nd model RLB leader
with exceptional leather. Maker marked bright blade is Exc+ showing some age gray the worse
of which is to the reverse. It shows evidence of cleaning
yet still retains nice crossgrain. The tip is perfect. This one is
not maker marked. Original buffer pad is intact. Early nickel hilt fittings
are beautifully patinaed and in fine shape featuring the correct "cut-out" type swas.
Grip leather is 100% intact. with a properly pined sunburst swas. The Grip
insignia is well worn however the swastika retains 100% of it's enamel. The grip leather
shows minor wear and is free of scrapes and cuts. the coverage is
100%. Scabbard is an undented example with again 100% of the leather
intact. There are a few normal pressure marks as you would expect to
see on real daggers. The scabbard fittings are the plated type and are
undamaged matching the patina of the hilt. All the screws are intact
and unturned. Overall Exc++
$3195
RLB-28 Witte 2nd
Model RLB Leader with Providence
Always nice to get a dagger directly from the Vet's family. This
one came from a picker in PA who purchased it from the family. They were
kind enough to include the Vets documentation, some letters and
photos. Maker marked by Ernst Witte who specialized in RLB
pieces. Bright blade is Exc++ showing a few small age marks the worse of
which are right around the maker mark. All the crossgrain intact. The tip
is perfect. The maker mark is lightly executed which we usually see
with Witte product. Original buffer pad is intact. Early nickel hilt
fittings are beautifully patinaed and in fine shape featuring the correct
"cut-out" type swas. Grip leather is 100% intact. with a properly pined
sunburst swas. Some of the silver wash remains between the rays of
the sunburst as most of the enamel. The grip leather shows minor
pressure marks from wear. Scabbard is an undented example with again
100% of the leather intact. The scabbard fittings are the plated type
and are undamaged matching the patina of the hilt. All the screws are
intact and untured. Overall Exc++
$3550
RLB-27 Weyersberg 2nd Model
RLB Leader
Here's a nice 2nd model RLB leader with exceptional leather. Maker marked bright
blade is Exc++ showing a few small
age marks with all the crossgrain intact. The tip is perfect. The
maker mark is perfectly executed. Original buffer pad is
intact. Early nickel hilt fittings are beautifully patinaed
and in fine shape featuring a solid type
swas. Interesting as the crossguard is textbook in every other aspect. This
is the 1st time I've encountered this and in my opinion this dagger is
100% original and just a unusual early variant, likely preproduction. Grip leather is 100%
intact. with a properly pined sunburst swas. 99% of the silver wash
remains to the sunburst as well 100% of the enamel is
intact. Very rare to find a nice insignia like this. The grip leather shows minor
wear, I could make it perfect in about 10 seconds with some shoe
polish but that, I leave to you. Scabbard is an undented example with
again 100% of the leather intact. There are a few normal pressure marks as
you would expect to see on real daggers. The scabbard fittings are the plated type
and are undamaged matching the patina of the hilt. All the screws
are intact and untured. Overall Exc++
$2995
RLB-29 WKC
2nd Model RLB EM
Just in from an advanced collection this RLB is a great
opportunity to get into one of these for a reasonable price. Blade is
Exc/Exc+ showing age gray and some evidence of cleaning. The
WKC maker mark is clear and darkly etched. Scabbard
feautures original glossy paint being retained at 99% with scratches
and light wear from period use. The plated fittings are in fine shape
showing minor wear. I would estimate the plating at 98%+. The screws
retaining the throat and lower fitting are intact and
unturned. Grip is dyed hardwood with a nice 2nd model RLB insignia
correctly pinned in place. The enamel is about 90%. The sunburst
shows wear exposing the copper background. The wood is perfect
without chips or cracks. Included is a nickel Assman hanger with original
leather. Exc+
$1595 HOLD(gc)
Why not complete
your dagger with a nice set of
hangers?
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