Rare Swiss Model 1914 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet With Metal Scabbard
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:43220780 | Region of Origin: Germany |
| Theme: Militaria | Modified Item: No |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
| Conflict: WW II (1939-45) |
Original Rare Swiss Model 1914 Pioneer Sawback Sword bayonet. This model was in use by Switzerland from 1914 until well into the 1950s, and is considered to be the very last model of bayonet from any Country to make use of a saw back blade.Based on the Vetterli Saw Back bayonet of 1878. Comes with a blued all steel scabbard. The bayonet is quite long, being 24 inches in overall length, with a 19 inch long sawback blade. These were intended for use on the 7.5 mm. Schmid...t-Rubin M1911 carbine and M1931 Short Rifle (K31).The M1914 has a swell-point blade profile, where the blade is wider at the point than at the ricasso, similar to the German "Butcher" bayonet. The 1914 blade is flat one one side, with the fuller and edge being ground into the other side. Designated Sägebajonett Mod. 1914 (Sawing Bayonet Model 1914), the M1914 was issued to select troops who would have need of the brush-clearing and sawing abilities of the design. For the most part, this included Pioneers/Combat Engineers, but also would include others such as drivers, blacksmiths, and even musicians.This bayonet is in very good to excellent with rust on the pommel and hand guard being the only real issue.. The blade has nothing but runner wear and it has a clear maker mark on the ricasso: WAFFENFABRIK NEUHAUSEN "Weapons Factory Neuhausen, " which was one of the primary edged weapon suppliers in the first half of the 20th century. The edge and sawback are excellent, and there are just a few small areas of staining. A beautiful example of the unique "swell-point" shape. The serial number 190909 is marked on the side and on the blade there is a hand engraved "no 29" probably for inventory control when issued. This has been a favorite in my collection for a long time and now it can be yours!
