Original WWII Named German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Portepee Category_Martini-Henry Accessories in the Northern Mariana Islands

in the Northern Mariana Islands where the Enola Gay departed from on her mission to Hiroshima

These are extraordinary

The inside liner case does bear a name in scripted pencil but its is very difficult to read

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

These muskets have brass mounts and bannister rail stocks

Original WWII Named German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Portepee Category_Martini-Henry Accessories in the Northern Mariana IslandsOriginal 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.