Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Category_Snider Rifle Parts The cap nipple was replaced

The cap nipple was replaced with a firing pin that contacts the right side of the cartridge base

Members of the ground crews for the Army Air Forces were know to use scrap metal and parts such as aluminum to construct various pieces of "trench art"

Mute evidence was seen along the route in columns of smashed enemy vehicles and equipment

they hastily trained for the attack on Kwajalein on 31 January 1944

A great transitional period SA dagger from a very desirable Solingen maker

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Category_Snider Rifle Parts The cap nipple was replacedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of an early war produced Type I version of the legendary Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger Messer, or German air force paratrooper knife (FJM or FKm). It was produced by Solinger Metalwaren Fabrik Stcker & Co. GmbH, also known as SMF, who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. Their "Seated King" over Solingen trademark is seen on the blade, as well as ROSTFREI (rust