Original WWII Named German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Portepee Category_Martini-Henry Accessories the barrel was made with

the barrel was made with a greater thickness in front of the front sight post to resist bending in the field and to allow a longer period of sustained fire without overheating

This excellent mechanically sound example is in the original bright finish

These muskets have brass mounts and bannister rail stocks

These are extraordinary

822 Red Cross nurses during the war

Original WWII Named German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Portepee Category_Martini-Henry Accessories the barrel was made withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a mid war production 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger. It is a fine Solingen Produced example made by the legendary firm of Carl Eickhorn. The celluloid grip of this dagger is a nice light caramel color, having faded from the original ivory white, and remains in good condition throughout. It has a nice slightly tapered shape, and is tightly wrapped with silver bullion wire over twisted wires.