Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger - Excellent Condition German Army Heer Pinfire became obsolete once reliable

Pinfire became obsolete once reliable rimfire and centerfire cartridges became available because without a pin which needed aligning in the slot in the chamber wall they were quicker to load

saying it was doomed to fail anyway

Corner reinforcements are missing

The 705th Tank Destroyer Battalion

ET66 indicating it was manufactured by Eisenhuttenwerk AG

Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger - Excellent Condition German Army Heer Pinfire became obsolete once reliableOriginal Item: Only One Available. The grip of this 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger is a nice orange and in fine condition. Aside from some cracking at the cross guard end, it is excellent, and is tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire. If you look at the chipped portion, a lighter color can be seen. A beautiful grip here, demonstrating perfectly the amazing transformations nature can affect on a chemically volatile substance like celluloid. The hilt