Pils Franz & Söhne, Solingen

Pils Franz & Söhne, Solingen

Pils Franz & Söhne: A Rare Manufacturer from Oberdonau, Austria

The Pils Franz & Söhne, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in Steinbach an der Steyr, Oberdonau, Austria. The exact founding year is unknown. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA service daggers. In 1935, it received the RZM code M7/100, assigned for the production of political daggers. The location in Oberdonau makes it one of the few Austrian manufacturers that produced RZM-licensed daggers.

The firm specialized in SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), produced in an estimated quantity of about 1,000 pieces. These daggers are rated with a rarity of 5/5 as extremely rare and highly valued by collectors, featuring the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo or trademark of Pils Franz & Söhne is not detailed documented.

Today, the products of Pils Franz & Söhne are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Austrian edged weapons industry. The limited production and focus on Nazi weapons make them an important example of the Nazi era, ideal for an encyclopedia on blank weapons manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.