Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent, most likely unissued example of the Rare Swiss Model 1914 Pioneer Sawback Sword bayonet. This model was in use by Switzerland from 1914 until well into the 1950s. 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. Schmidt-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 example is in simply incredible condition, with the only real "wear" being surface rusting due to age. The blade has nothing but runner wear on the factory ground surfaces, and it has a clear maker mark on the ricasso:
WAFFENFABRIK
NEUHAUSEN
The name simply translates to "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. There is a Swiss Cross proof mark on the top of the cross guard, however there is no serial number on the side, and there never was. When these were issued, they were matched to specific weapons, so this bayonet probably never saw any time in the field, which explains the excellent condition.
There is a bit more surface oxidation on the hilt, but nothing major. The grips are excellent with just some tiny indentations in areas, and the latch works perfectly. No issues to speak of. The scabbard is in similar condition, with no dents, just surface oxidation from decades of storage. They could be polished back to their original bright finish, but we felt leaving the patina of age really adds to the character and story.
An excellent example of a rare bayonet, ready to display!
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