Identify Vintage German Springer Lever Autos

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backlip
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Identify Vintage German Springer Lever Autos

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Greetings AAPK. First poster here. I have a collection of vintage autos that I know little about and finally have the time to research some of them.

First up are two German lever locks.
ROMO tang stamp is NY importer; Rosenbaum & Mogul, from the 1950’s but please correct me if I’m wrong.

It’s the other one I’m unsure of. I should have taken a better picture of the stamp but perhaps you guys can identify it.

I’d appreciate any and all info on these. I recon they’re valued around $300 each, but again, correct me if I’m wrong.

Thanks guys! Happy to be here!
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Re: Identify Vintage German Springer Lever Autos

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Both of your knives were made by Bontgen & Sabin (Bonsa) in Solingen.
The other knife is marked "CCC" for Cleveland Cutlery Company.
Both knives were made between 1950-1958.
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Re: Identify Vintage German Springer Lever Autos

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Thanks Bill! Did a lot of research and never found that info. Much appreciated.
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You have 2 very nice knives there B.D., congratulations! ::handshake:: ::welcome:: to AAPK, too! ::handshake:: 8)
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