Original German WWII Late War Luftwaffe Take Down Fallschirmjäger Gravity Knife with Solingen RB Number MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The leather is still supple

The leather is still supple with a functional carry strap

which took the profile of the Civilian Duty Respirator

It no longer has a manufacturer stamp

There is a hinged breech block which swings open to access the chamber

and on the left side of the butt stock with serial number AP - 00013

Original German WWII Late War Luftwaffe Take Down Fallschirmjäger Gravity Knife with Solingen RB Number MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The leather is still suppleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a late war produced Type II "Take down" version of the legendary Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger Messer, or German air force paratrooper knife (FJM or FKm), with a Solingen RB Nr on the blade. These knives utilize a four inch (100 mm) telescoping (OTF), gravity propelled locking blade. First produced in 1937, the FJM was issued to German flight crews and paratroops, primarily for the purpose of