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Combat Gravity Knife. Measures 9-5/8" long overall with the blade open. The steel blade measures 7/8" wide by 3-1/2" long. The spike is maker marked 'RB No 0/0561/0019'. It is also marked with the waffen ampt eagle '5' stamp. Has a pair of wood grips. There is a manila paper tag wired on that reads "I picked up this German Knife in the summer of 1945 at the end of the war. I was assigned to occupation duty utilizing my time left in the American zone collecting souvenirs in the Berlin area. I've been told it is a German Paratroopers knife." SGT. L. Bergholtz Veteran 101st ABN. Div. 1943-1945. This is the scarce take down version paratrooper knife.
Auction Location:
3525 S. Hwy 69/ mailing P.O. Box 789, Humboldt, Arizona, 86329, United States
Tax Details:
All Arizona residents pay sales tax of 8.356% otherwise if you come to the auction you must pay the sales tax as well.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| AZ |
8.356% |
Arizona Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
17% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Shipping is the responsibility of the Buyer and the Buyer must make all ‘Shipping or Delivery’ arrangements on
large items which may include calling a freight company. We ship exclusively with FEDERAL EXPRESS. Smalls will be packed and shipped by us at the buyer’s expense. Small crated items, by us, will be quoted prior to crating & shipping. Shipping charges other than exact costs INCLUDE: (1)$5.00 handling fee for each box required for packing,(2)Insurance is the responsibility of the buyer and is required for all packages (no exceptions), AND
(3)All ‘Rifles’ valued more than $500.00 will be shipped in a black carrying case for protection at BUYERS expense
of $20.00 per case.
Payment Details:
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large items which may include calling a freight company. We ship exclusively with FEDERAL EXPRESS. Smalls will be packed and shipped by us at the buyer’s expense. Small crated items, by us, will be quoted prior to crating & shipping. Shipping charges other than exact costs INCLUDE: (1)$5.00 handling fee for each box required for packing,(2)Insurance is the responsibility of the buyer and is required for all packages (no exceptions), AND
(3)All ‘Rifles’ valued more than $500.00 will be shipped in a black carrying case for protection at BUYERS expense
of $20.00 per case.
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4473, or if buyer is suspected of making a ‘STRAW PURCHASE’, he MUST Reconsign the firearm to the next auction.
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