Hello,
This my RMZ M7/66 1938. I bought it in Prague in 1994.
I believe it to be authentic, and in very good to excellent condition, but I would like some knowledgeable opinions
The cross guards appear to be Nickel-silver, not plate
The Grip is finely detailed and very smooth furniture quality, with no pry marks around either emblem and overall very good fitment of emblems and cross-gaurds. I would guess it is hand finished. It has a ding above the cross-guard visible in photo below. The corner where it meets cross guard also has a repaired blemish that you must magnify to see.
The fitment in all spots seems to be quite good
The Blade has a good sheen, & is finger print free. I would call it Excellent condition -some cross grain marks can be seen. It does have some wear marks from the scabbard. The tip and fit are both perfect. The RMZ mark is clear, as is the M7/66 and the year, 1938. The stamping is very clear and crisp. Eickhorn’s Maker’s mark- which consists of the squirrel & sword, Eickhorn’s name and the city, Solingen, sits just 1/8″ above the cross guard and is beautifully executed.
The Eagle appears to be Nickel-silver
The SA emblem is intact and in very good condition
The Scabbard is Black Painted as for NSKK. It is dent free and has all screws undisturbed. There is minor oxidization on front side of scabbard near tip. There are a a few very small paint dings, but need a magnifying glass to see them. The tip ball is clean, round and undamaged. Scabbard hardware appears to be Nickel-silver and in excellent shape, other than aforementioned.
The overall appearance is excellent. This is a very respectable and impressive show piece- with all blemishes needing magnification to detect.
I am interested in your feedback as to value. I am in a position where I am considering selling it and want to get some opinions. I can provide more detail photos here -email-pm if you need to make a better assement
Thanks in advance for your help on this everyone.
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