PANZER MESSER C.FRIEDR.ERN IND PAT D.B.P. GERMANY 23CM German DA OTF automatic knife

Vintage PANZER MESSER C.FRIEDR.ERN IND PAT D.B.P. GERMANY 23CM DA OTF automatic knife made in the 1960s or 70s in Germany. The knife measures 23cm (9 1/16 inches) open and 5.5 inches closed with textured aluminum frame. The flat grind clip spear point blade is 99% full, or better with original finish and is etched with a picture of a war tank and the words: PANZER MESSER C.FRIEDR.ERN IND PAT D.B.P. GERMANY with some light scratches. The textured aluminum frame is in excellent condition as are the black grooved synthetic grips on each side. The knife works great with blade opening fully and locking when button is pushed forward and retracts fully into the frame when the button is pulled back. This knife has a hinged dust/debris cover that you can close to keep things from getting inside the knife and affecting function. EX condition.