Schmidt-Rubin M1889/96 rifle and, M1911 rifle and carbine.ĭesignated Dolchbajonett Mod.
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The serial number 10329 corresponds to a M1911 Carbine made in 1915 at Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik, Bern. The conversion involved removing the socket, adding a crosspiece, and brazing a pommel to the end of the cruciform blade stub. The M1889/92 is a conversion of the obsolete M1863 and M1871 socket bayonets. Schmidt-Rubin M1889, M1896/11, M1897 Kadet Rifle, M1900 Short Rifle, and M1911 carbine.ĭesignated the Vierkant-Stichbajonett Modell 1889/92 (Square Stick Bayonet Model 1889/92), these were issued to cyclist troops, machine gunners, and fortress troops.
Ricasso (right): "Maschinenfabrik" over "Bern" Serial number 1034 corresponds to a M1871 Stutzer rifle made at Eidgenössische Montier-Werstätte, Bern (Swiss Federal Installation, Bern) in 1872. According to Vetterli production records, serial number 73556 corresponds to a M1869/71 infantry rifle made by S.I.G. This example weighs in at 312 grams, so is the M1871 variant. This bayonet could also be used with the M1863/67 Milbank-Amsler conversion M1867 Peabody and, M1869 Vetterli rifles. Vetterli M1871 Infantry and M1871 Stutzer (sharpshooter) repeating rifles. Socket bayonet for use with the Swiss 10.4 mm.
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According to Vetterli production records, serial numbers 11 correspond to M1869 infantry rifles made by Valentin Sauerbrey of Basel, in 18, respectively. Based on the serial numbers, this example could have been used with either a M1863 muzzle loader, M1863/67 Milbank-Amsler, or M1869 Vetterli. This example weighs in at 367 grams, so is the M1863 variant. I would tend to defer to his determination, since he resides in Switzerland and more than 20 years have passed since publishing of the older references. A contemporary Swiss researcher indicates that the M1863 is the heavier version, weighing around 350 grams and the M1871 is the lighter version, weighing closer to 300 grams. Older bayonet reference books are not consistent as to which variant was which.
The difference is readily apparent in this comparison image. The distinguishing factor is that the M1863 is of slightly heavier construction than the M1871. During this period, there were two socket bayonet variants, the M1863 and M1871, which are difficult to distinguish without having known examples against which to compare. 1863 (Stick Bayonet Model 1863) by Switzerland, this bayonet was used from 1863 to 1878, when the Vetterli rifle was updated to use a sword bayonet. with these rifles, as the muzzle diameter was specified such that existing M1863 bayonets could be used.īoth the M1863/67 Milbank-Amsler conversion and M1867 Peabody rifles were an interim measure to acquire breechloading cartridge rifles while completing development of the Vetterli repeating rifle.ĭesignated Stichbajonett Mod. No bayonet was supplied by Providence Tool Co. of Providence, Rhode Island, based on a design patented by inventor Henry O. Research published in 2019 by Edward Hull in his book, Peabody Firearms, expanded on his earlier published work regarding bayonets used with the Peabody rifles.ġ5,000 Peabody rifles were purchased in 1867 from the Providence Tool Co. This bayonet could also be used with the 10.4 mm. rimfire M1863/67 Milbank-Amsler conversion M1867 Peabody and, M1869 Vetterli rifles.
M1863 Infanteriegewehr (infantry rifle) and the 10.4 mm. Socket bayonet for use with the muzzle loading 10.4 mm. projectile was considered to have the finest ballistics of any contemporary muzzle loading rifle. These were precision rifles with heavy round barrels, adjustable long-range sights, and double set triggers. The Swiss Federal Rifle was a percussion muzzle loading sharpshooter's rifle ( Stutzer). The bluing on this example is surprisingly intact, but has turned to patina. Variations with a wing screw or knurled locking screw are also encountered. M1851 Federal Rifle Designated Stichbajonett zu Feldstutzer 1851 (Stick Bayonet for Sharpshooter 1851).Įssentially, a socket bayonet without a socket, this bayonet mounts to the rifle by means of a dovetailed mortise. Triangular bayonet for use with the 10.4 mm.
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