Lars,Hi,
I think it’s a “preußisches Infanterie-Seitengewehr U/M”, also known as Seitengewehr 64.
Some info: https://www.feldgrau-forum.com/threads/das-preussische-infanterie-seitengewehr-u-m.30367/
Regards,
Lars
Hi Lars,Weitze has one for sale at 400 euros, so it’s probably worth a little bit less
Regards,Preußen Seitengewehr 64 U/M . - Preussen - Blankwaffen Deutschland - Militaria / Helmut Weitze
Preußen Seitengewehr 64 U/M . Messinggefäß mit S-förmigem Parierstück, dieses mit leichtem Anbruch, unklarer Truppenstempel, leicht gekrümmte Keilklinge, ohne erkennbaren Hersteller, keine Abnahme, schwarze Lederscheide mit Messingbeschlägen, auf dem Mundblech gestempeltwww.weitze.net
Lars
I agree with you, better to keep it as is.I wouldn’t do anything to it, removing the patina (like it has been done with Weitze’s shiny example) or “fixing” it typically reduces the value, collectors tend to want it as original as possible. My comment about the value is only due to the fact that Weitze is a dealer, with prices often a little above market value.
Regards,
Lars
Hi Lars, Once again, I want to thank you for all your advice. I will not do anything to it.I wouldn’t do anything to it, removing the patina (like it has been done with Weitze’s shiny example) or “fixing” it typically reduces the value, collectors tend to want it as original as possible. My comment about the value is only due to the fact that Weitze is a dealer, with prices often a little above market value.
Regards,
Lars