WWI Swiss Model M1914 Schmidt Rubin Sawback Bayonet and Leather Scabbard. 20630. Bayonet

Switzerland Mod 1914 by Waffenfabrik of Neuhausen. Introduced in 1914, these Sawing Bayonets were issued to select troops, along with the 7.5mm Bolt-Action Schmidt-Rubin M1911 Carbine and the M1931 Short Rifle (K31 Carbine), for both the Swiss and Italians. These bayonets were originally introduced with leather scabbards in 1914 as this none, yet in 1938 the new production of steel scabbards replaced the older leather scabbards. The 47.8 cm, fullered single side, swell-point tip, sawback, matte finished blade is in excellent condition. It features a nicely executed “Waffenfabrik Neuhausen” maker mark. The scabbard is leather and is very supple and smooth with only a few marks. The stitching and metalwork are all intact. The throat retaining screw remains intact as does the obverse leather hanger strap. Just above the hanger is marked with a rifle through an N. The ball has the Swiss cross on it. The crossguard features: the Swiss cross to the underside, a muzzel ring and is numbered: “186197”. The push button continues to work well. There are two grained wood grips that are in perfect condition. See page 272 item 607 of The Bayonet Book by White & Watts. The price for this desirable piece includes UK delivery. 20630.