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RLB
RLB-39 Paul
Weyersberg 2nd
Model RLB Leader
Here's one from a UK family. Maker marked by Paul Weyersberg
the blade is Exc/Exc+ showing scuffs and light grey as well as a few small
pits. The buffer is lost to time. 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. None of the silver wash remains between the rays of
the sunburst and the enamel has suffer chipping. The grip leather shows minor
pressure marks from wear. Scabbard is an undented example with good
original leather showing wear and a bit of shrinkage. The scabbard fittings are
matching nickel with the center scabbard band being steel, not a problem
and I've seen this more often than not in the past. One screw in the upper
fitting is missing, a replacement is available from Johnson for about $5. Overall Exc+
$2250 Layaway (pdm)
RLB-35 Weyersberg
2nd Model RLB EM
Vet purchased example out of IA.last week. Never been in a
collection or even apart! Blade is conservatively
Exc+/Exc++ 100% of crossgrain is intact. The Paul
Weyersberg maker mark is clear, crisp and jet
black. Scabbard feautures original glossy paint being retained
at 98% with some crazing and the odd scratch from period use. The
lower fitting is solid nickel with unturned screws. The plated hilt
fittings are in good shape with 99% plating intact. The screw
retaining the throat is again intact and unturned. The hardwood
grip has some very minor chips to the front next to the pommel and just
above the eagles head. It is crack free with a nice 2nd model RLB insignia
correctly pinned in place. The black enamel to swas is about 99%, The
coverage of the swas is complete however there is some minor chipping to
one arm that you will find with an eye loop if you care to go
looking. The silver washed sunburst shows near 100% of the
silver intact with just the lightest wear to the highlights. Included
is a OLC/RZM marked hanger with excellent original leather and 100%
plating. A nice unmessed with example. Exc++
$1670
HOLD(den)
Why not complete
your dagger with a nice set of
hangers?
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