{"product_id":"original-danish-m1867-remington-rolling-block-rifle-saber-bayonet-by-gebruder-weyersberg-1","title":"Original Danish M1867 Remington Rolling Block Rifle Saber Bayonet by Gebrüder Weyersberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available: This is a very nice example of the Yataghan-style saber bayonet for the Danish M1867 Remington Rolling Block Rifle. Like many of the bayonets for this rifle, this example was contract made in Germany. There is a maker’s mark on one side of the blade but it is VERY faint and only a small bit of it can be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ricasso of the blade is marked GEBR WEYERSBERG \/ SOLINGEN, the logo of Gebrüder Weyersberg, Waffenfabrik, which from 1859 onward operated a factory on Hochstrasse in the Ohligs area of the City of Solingen. Called \"The City of Blades\", Solingen is a world-renowned edged weapon area, with a history dating back to the middle ages. The Weyersberg family itself had a history of swordmaking going back at least 6 generations. The company had numerous contacts and customers in Europe, and supplied weapons to Napoleon's army, as well as to the Prussian and Russian armies during the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sudden death of Hermann Weyersberg in 1883 caused a management issue, and the manufacturing portion of the company was amalgamated with W.R. Kirschbaum to form the well-known firm of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum \u0026amp; Co. As part of this agreement the sales and trading portion of Weyersberg continued under numerous brand names. For more information please see J. Anthony Carter’s work GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bayonet also has a leaf spring catch, and not a coil spring, indicating production prior to 1884. Along with the Danish Crown on the pommel, this is definitely the correct bayonet for a Danish Remington. It is also marked on the cross guard with Danish regimental markings: I7B 224, (7th Infantry Battalion, Weapon 224) and bears serial number \u003cstrong\u003e25219 \u003c\/strong\u003eon the opposite side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather of the grips still shows the original checkering, though it is worn, and the leather has shrunk somewhat with age. The blade is in very good condition with a sharpened blade, and the included scabbard is in very good shape as well. It shows the expected wear, and does have a bend 2 halfway across, however it is still solid and looks great. The bayonet catch is fully functional, though the leaf spring does look to be a bit bent. There is a small proofing cypher on the spine and one side of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example, perfect to go with your Danish Remington Rolling block rifle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 21 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged \"Yataghan\" with Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 26 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 22 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41643617517637,"sku":"ONJR23OL0135","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23OL0135__01.jpg?v=1716561871","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-danish-m1867-remington-rolling-block-rifle-saber-bayonet-by-gebruder-weyersberg-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}