Original German WWII Late War Luftwaffe Take Down Fallschirmjäger Gravity Knife with Solingen RB Number MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly There is a hinged breech

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

which took the profile of the Civilian Duty Respirator

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

Purchased from a deceased veteran’s estate

with a green "Cross fleury" in the center

Original German WWII Late War Luftwaffe Take Down Fallschirmjäger Gravity Knife with Solingen RB Number MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly There is a hinged breechOriginal 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