Bidding & process
Follow the house
Gardnerville · Nevada
© NGA
— An auction house by Witherell —
Lot 315
WWII German 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by Gebr. Heller
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
World War Two German 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger made by "Gebr. Heller Marienthal b.Schweina/thr.", balloon man marker mark. Very good looking toning to fittings.
The 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Wehrmacht Luftwaffe Borddolch), was modeled after the 55cm DLV Leader Pattern Dirk. It was introduced in late-1934, for wear by officers and senior NCOs. After the 2nd Model dagger was introduced in October 1937, these continued to be worn by junior NCO's and other ranking officials who were entitled to wear one of the various air crew badges. It could also be received and worn as an award or presentation piece.
Dimensions: 12" blade, 19.25" long overall.
Pickup & Shipping: This lot may be picked up free of charge in Gardnerville, NV. Shipping via FedEx or USPS available within the continental U.S. for $55. All shipments include Direct Signature Required and full replacement value insurance at a rate of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless the buyer accepts full liability in writing. Combined lot shipping is typically discounted.
Condition
Blade excellent condition with some light blemishes. Silver finish on high points of cross guard and pommel worn to reveal brass colored base layer. Moroccan blue leather, extremely fine, only the edge near the bottom has a few knicks. Grip has expected handling wear.
- Modern Firearms — Nevada Gun Auctions will facilitate transfers of modern firearms manufactured from 1899 to the present to buyers holding a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) or a Collector of Curios & Relics License (C&R). All transfers to non-license holders will be conducted exclusively through Guns N Ammo, 1321 Hwy 395 #A, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Registration and transfer costs are as follows:
- 1 firearm: $75
- 2–4 firearms: $50 each
- 5–9 firearms: $25 each
- 10 or more firearms: $15 each
Shipping costs within the continental United States generally range:
- Handguns: $35–40 each
- Long guns: $75–100 each
All private-party purchases of modern firearms will be delivered to Guns N Ammo as soon as possible following Nevada Gun Auctions’ receipt of payment in full.
- California Residents — California residents holding a valid Curio & Relic License may pick up eligible firearms directly from our Nevada facility; however, Nevada Gun Auctions does not ship C&R firearms directly into California. All such transactions will be handled exclusively through Guns N Ammo.
- Shipping — All Nevada Gun Auctions shipments are sent via FedEx with adult signature required and insured for 1.5% of the purchase price unless waived in writing. Shipping costs for each lot are published within the lot description. Handguns are required by law to ship via FedEx 2Day Air.
Nevada Gun
Auctions By Witherell
Auctions By Witherell
Historic American firearms, militaria, and edged weapons — catalogued by specialists, sold in the room.