Original Swiss Late 20th Century M1990 Bayonet and Scabbard For The Sturmgewehr STG 90 by Wenger
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Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rather rare example of a more modern bayonet used by Switzerland. The bayonet itself is in unissued condition but does have minor storage and runner wear present. Knife bayonet for use with the 5.56 mm. NATO caliber Sturmgewehr 90 (Assault Rifle 90), a variant of the S.I.G. 550 assault rifle. It was designated Bajonett Mod. 1990 (Bayonet Model 1990).
Stgw. 90 production began in 1986, eventually superseding the renowned Stgw. 57 by the mid-1990s. Like its predecessor, the Stgw. 90 quickly garnered a reputation as one of the finest rifles in its class. Although Swiss military deliveries ceased in the mid-1990s, the S.I.G. 550 is still produced for export and commercial sale, with over 600,000 rifles having been produced to date.
M1990 bayonets may be found with either Victorinox or Wenger maker marks. This example is marked on the ricasso with Wenger. Wenger was a Swiss cutlery manufacturer that exists today as a line of once rival Victorinox, and a brand name for watches and licensed products owned by it. Founded in 1893, it was best known as one of two companies to manufacture Swiss Army knives. Based in Delémont, Wenger was acquired in 2005 by Victorinox and partially absorbed. Since 2013, Wenger Swiss Army knives have been integrated in the Victorinox collection as the "Delémont collection".
A solid, utilitarian bayonet, the edge is ground on one side only, the opposite side of the blade being flat. The hilt has green plastic grip scales and a sliding spring catch similar to that used on the Stgw. 57 bayonet (so similar that the Stgw. 57 bayonet will reportedly mount on the Stgw. 90 rifle). The scabbard body is olive green plastic with a frog loop on the blackened steel throatpiece.
A lovely example ready for further research and display.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 7"
Blade Style: Single-Edged "Drop Point"
Overall length: 12 1/4“
Crossguard: 3”
Scabbard Length: 7 1/2"
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