All About Pocket Knives

I bought a selection of autos at a local knife/gun show this weekend.
I need a little help in identifying the attached. The tang of each is stamped Solingen/Cutlery/Germany. On the pile side they are both stamped D.B.G.M. 'Springer' is stamped on each bolster.
Now, I am assuming they are made in Solingen by the Solingen Cutlery Co. Anyone seen this style before? I sure haven't. Both work, the dark handle one at the bottom of the photo better than the other. The release on both is stiff, I am guessing as a sort of safety feature.
Any idea as to when they were made? Again, I am guessing the 1960s.
Any ideas as to what they sell for today?

Thanks for any help as it is always appreciated,
Ray

I could find a D.R.G.M. German Empire Utility Design (Germany) ( Registered Pattern ) used1871-1918 ,1933-1945 (blades 7th Edition )

This could be the maker ?? Hope it helps
http://www.vintageswitchbladeknives.com ... ERLOCK.htm

Shearer wrote:I could find a D.R.G.M. German Empire Utility Design (Germany) ( Registered Pattern ) used1871-1918 ,1933-1945 (blades 7th Edition )

Thanks but this stamp is DBGM. I first thought the stamp was the same as we occasionally see on knives such as the Eye Brand sodbuster, but this stamp is different.
Plus, the design is different than any I have seen. I have never specialized in autos but I have seen a few in my 73 years.

Ray

If you go to this site google search and than go to images you will see your knife click on the picture.
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=DBGM ... ource=lnms

Send this website an email.
Maybe it could help you identify.

http://antiqueswitchbladeknives.com/Wanted.html

JW~

Found it. Could you tell from looking there how much these are selling for? I couldn't see any pricing info.

Ray

knives-are-quiet wrote:Send this website an email.
Maybe it could help you identify.

http://antiqueswitchbladeknives.com/Wanted.html

JW~

I fired off an email to them. It'll be interesting to see what they have to say.
Thanks,

Ray

kind of cool what`s the OA on it ? are the liners one piece folded ??? I have seen these before , the button is a safety as well in that by pulling it back 1/2 way it loads the spring and fully back to release .

I have never seen those Ray but they look cool and you know what they say about things you never saw before? Keep them, they are cool.

They are interesting knives, probably made in the 1960s. They are not made by Herder!
I have one. It is pictured in the "museum" on my web site.
Bill DeShivs

Bill DeShivs wrote:They are interesting knives, probably made in the 1960s. They are not made by Herder!
I have one. It is pictured in the "museum" on my web site.
Bill DeShivs

Could I have a link to your site, please.

Ray

Should you want to sell/trade one of those, I would be interested.
My email is mickeybeep@aol.com

Bill DeShivs,
Thanks and I will keep you in mind. Several have inquired but it will be a few days before I know what I'll do.

Ray

DRGM - Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster = registered design of the German Reich.

Kirk