Item: ONJR25MAMB023
Original WWII Swiss Model 1914 Pioneer Sawback Sword Bayonet by Elsener with Scabbard
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent, most likely unissued example of the Rare Swiss Model 1914 Pioneer Sawback Sword bayonet, complete with a WWII style steel scabbard. 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, used by both the Swiss and Italians, the steel mounted leather scabbard of the early 1914 production was soon replaced 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. 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 good condition overall with service wear. The blade has runner wear and staining on the factory ground surfaces, and it has a clear maker mark on the ricasso:ELSENERSCHWYZElsener Schwyz was knives manufacturer located in the Canton of Schwyz and is today known as Victorinox that manufactures Swiss Army Knives. The edge and sawback are excellent, and there are just a few small areas of staining and oxidation. A beautiful example of the unique "swell-point" shape. There is a Swiss Cross proof mark on the top of the cross guard. This example does not bear a serial number.The hilt is well-worn with some pitting. The grips are excellent but they have become quite darkened. The button still works fine.The steel scabbard is straight, though does have some dents, and has been painted over the original blued surface with sturdy black enamel paint.A nice service-used example of a rare bayonet, complete with a scabbard and frog, ready to display!Specifications:Blade Length: 18 3/4"Blade Style: Single Edged Swell-point with Fuller & SawbackOverall length: 23 3/4“Crossguard: 4”Scabbard Length: 20"
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