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RLB
RLB-33 Witte
1st Model RLB EM
They just don't get any better than this! Beauty 1st model RLB
that is well marked. Blade is Mint- with no damage. 100% of
crossgrain is intact! There are light runner marks. The Witte
maker mark is clear and crisp. Very rare to see a nice Witte mark
like this as so many were etched so light you can hardly see them. Of
course the factory buffer is intact. Scabbard feautures original
glossy paint being retained at 98% with a bit of crazing and light wear
from period use. The solid nickle fittings are in fine shape showing
hardly any wear. The screws retaining the throat and lower
fitting are intact and unturned. Early nickel hilt fittings are
beautifully patinaed and in fine shape with beautiful yellow tone. Take a
second and look at how the fittings all match as far as colour and patina,
gotta love it! For you guys less familiar with these, finding a RLB with
solid nickle fittings is tough and finding one with nickle scabbard
fittings as well is, well, next to impossible. Maybe 10% of these
RLB's are this way and they are the last daggers guys sell. Grip is dyed
hardwood with a nice 1st model RLB insignia correctly pinned in place. The
blue enamel is about 95%, it looks to have a small chip. The sunburst has
almost all it's factory silver wash. The wood is perfect without chips or
cracks. Included is a early solid nickle OLC hanger with excellent
original leather and the original belt loop! You never find these. Ok, So
in summary you are getting the most desirable of configurations: all
nickle fittings; a screaming good blade; and the accouterments! For the
fussy guy! NM/Mint-
$2695
HOLD
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-31 Witte 2nd
Model RLB Leader
Another nice 2nd model RLB leader with exceptional
leather. Maker marked bright blade is NM 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 with beautiful patina. Grip
leather is 100% intact. with a properly pined sunburst swas. Silver wash
remains to the crevices of the sunburst as well 100% of the enamel is
intact. The grip leather is 100% intact and in fine
shape. 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 have nice matching
patina. All the screws are intact and untured. Overall
Exc++/NM
$3295
Layaway(wb)
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++
$3095
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++
$3350
RLB-32 Witte
2nd Model RLB EM
Killer blade!! Shoot,
guys look all day for a blade like this! If you've never owned
a minty blade do not buy this dagger cause you will never
be happy with average blade after this! Blade is NM! 100% of crossgrain is intact. The Witte
maker mark is clear and crisp. 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 98% with some crazing and
light wear from period use. The lower fitting shows
some plating loss. The plated hilt fittings are in good
shape with some minor loss from honest period wear. The screws retaining the
throat and lower fitting are intact and unturned. Unchipped and uncracked grip
is dyed hardwood with a nice 2nd model RLB
insignia correctly pinned in place. The black enamel to swas is about 90%,
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
an unmarked with excellent original leather. If you are a blade guy this one is
for you!. Exc++
$1895
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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