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Description: The Model 1878 Bayonet is a huge blade, and
when mounted on a Vetterli, the combination stands 6 feet in height. The
1878, along with the 1881 and 1887 are mounted on the right side of the
Vetterli, much like a socket bayonet, rather than under the barrel. It
should be noted the 1878 is fullered one one side only. Also, the
1878s,1881s and 1887s came in both sawtooth and straightback variations.
Other variations also existed. Some 1878 had rivets in the fuller. A
musician variants existed where the handle groove was filled in and the muzzle
ring lacked the contours to fit around the Vetterli's front sight (see picture). Another
variation filled in both the muzzle ring and the handle groove.
Finally a border guard variant with a shorter 18.8" (470mm) straight back
blade variant and a fuller on both sides of the blade also existed.
Model 1881
Blade Length - 18.9" (480mm)
Handle Length - 4.37 " (111mm)
Total Length - 23.6" (600mm)
Muzzle Ring Diameter - .725" (18mm)
Issued with: Vetterli Model 1881
Manufacturers: SIG Neuhausen
Description: The Model 1881 differs from the 1878 in only
minor ways. First the crossbar on the Model 1881 is 7mm thick rather than
6mm. Second, the metal pieces on the Model 1881's scabbard were held on
with rivets rather than wire.
Model 1887 Sawback Bayonet
Blade Length - 18.9" (480mm)
Handle Length - 4.37" (111mm)
Total Length - 23.6" (600mm)
Muzzle Ring Diameter - .725" (18mm)
Issued with: Vetterli Models ???
Manufacturers: Unknown Description: The Model 1887 differs
from the 1881 in that the handle is held on with three rather
than four rivets. Like the 1878, variations existed with rivets in the
fuller, and filled in handle grooves and muzzle rings. Also, a police
model existed where the sawteeth had been filed off.
Comparison of handle differences between the
Models 1878 & 1887
Model 1878
Left
& Model
1887 Right
Schmidt-Rubin Bayonets
Model 1889 Bayonet
Blade Length - 11.73" (298mm)
Handle Length - 4.37" (111mm)
Total Length - 16.5" (420mm)
Muzzle Ring Diameter - .59" (15mm)
Issued with : Schmidt-Rubin Models 1889, 1896/11
Manufacturers: Waffenfabrik Neuhausen, SIG Neuhausen
Description: The Model 1889 bayonet served as the pattern for the US
Krag bayonet. It is single edged and fullered on both sides.
However, their were problems with the bayonet staying in the scabbard leading to
the modifications made to the Models 1899 and 1889/18.
Model 1889/1892
Blade Length - 15.3" (388mm)
Handle Length - N/A`
Total Length - 19.88" (505mm)
Muzzle Ring Diameter - .58" (15mm)
Issued with : Schmidt-Rubin Models 1889, 1896/11, 1897 Kadet Rifle, 1900
Short Rifle, 1911 Carbine
Manufacturers: Unknown
Description: Description: The Model 1889/1892 were
converted from older 1863 and 1871 bayonets. The conversion was
accomplished by removing the socket, adding a crosspiece, and welding a locking
piece to the end of the bayonet.. Note the leather loop used to retain the
bayonet in it's scabbard.
Model 1889/18 Bayonet (AKA:
The Model 1889/96 or 1889/99)
Blade Length - 11.73" (298mm)
Handle Length - 4.37" (111mm)
Total Length - 16.5" (420mm)
Muzzle Ring Diameter - .56"(14mm) .595" (15mm)
Issued with : Schmidt-Rubin Model 1896/11s, K11s
Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Neuhausen, MF Bern
Description: In order to help retain the scabbard a rivet was added to the right fuller of the Model 1889.
Rivet sizes came in 6mm and 9mm diameters. These
bayonets remain something of a mystery. While it seems likely these
bayonets were converted from Model 1889 bayonets in the early 1900s, it's also
been claimed the conversion was done in the 1940s. There are at least two
reported instances of matched 1896/11 rifles and 1889/96 bayonets, and given the
unlikelihood of a accidental match, the early 1900s conversion seems more
likely. The designation Model 1889/18 was given to the bayonet in the late
1940s, decades after it was originally issue, although it is believed prior to
being granted the designation, these bayonets were simply referred to as Model
1889s. Contrary to what some published sources claim, these bayonets were
generally not issued with K31s (although exceptions may exist.)
In addition to having a rivet added to the fuller, in at least some bayonets had
a bushing added to the muzzle ring, in order to fit the carbine barrels.
Model 1899 - (Sometimes referred to
as the Model 1889/11 or 1911)
Blade Length - 11.73" (298mm)
Handle Length - 4.37" (111mm)
Total Length - 16.5" (420mm)
Muzzle Ring Diameter - .595" (15mm)
Issued with : Schmidt-Rubin Models 1896/11, 1911 Rifle, 1911 Carbine
Manufacturers: Waffenfabrik Neuhausen Description: Various
sources have given this bayonet a variety of names. Official Swiss records
refer to his bayonet as both the Model 1899 and Model 1911. As the bayonet
was first issued in the late 1890s, the designation 1899 would seem to be more
correct. As noted
above, the Model 1899 added an arresting bar in the fuller to help keep the
bayonet in the scabbard. Note: the arresting bar is in both fullers.
Model 1906 Pioneer Bayonet
Blade Length - 18.9" (480mm)
Handle Length - 4.9 " (124mm)
Total Length - 24" (610mm)
Muzzle Ring Diameter - .56" (14.2mm)
Issued with : Schmidt-Rubin Models 1896/11, 1900 Short Rifle, 1911 Carbine
Manufacturers: SIG Neuhausen
Description: The Model 1906 Pioneer bayonet was the result
of putting a wooden handle, similar to the one used on the Model 1918, on a Vetterli blade. The author is
uncertain as to whether the conversion was limited to sawtooth bayonets.
Model 1914 Pioneer Bayonet - Often mistakenly
referred to as 1911 Pioneer
Blade Length - 18.9" (480mm)
Handle Length - 4.9" (124mm)
Total Length - 24" (610mm)
Muzzle Ring Diameter - .56" (14.2mm)
Issued with : Schmidt-Rubin Models 1911 Carbine, K31
Manufacturers: Elsener Schwyz, H.S., H.St., Waffenfabrik Neuhausen
Description: The Model 1914 differs from earlier sawtooth
models with the addition of the bulge at the end of the blade. Also, the
1914 is fullered on only one side. A musician's variant also exists, where
the handle groove is filled in. The Model 1914 was issued to only
select troops. When issued with K31s the were issued to:
- Genie Truppen
(Engineers)
-Fahrerkorporale und beritten Wacthmeister der Artillerie
(Driver Corporals and mounted artillery Sergeants)
-Hufschmeid, Hufschmeid -Gefreite, -Korporal, -wacthmeister
(blacksmiths, blacksmith Private First Classes or lance corporal,
blacksmith Sergeants.)
-Trainsoldaten, traingefreite, trainkorporal, trainwacthmeister
(Horse transport soldiers, PFCs, corporals and sergeants)
-Sattlers
(Saddle makers)
- Fahrer Feld Artillerie, Fahrer Feld Haubitze, Fahrer Schwer Feld Haubitze,
(Drivers for Motorized Field Artillery, Howitzers and Heavy Howitzers)
Model 1918 Bayonet
Blade Length - 11.81" (300mm)
Handle Length - 5" (124mm)
Total Length - 17" (431m)
Muzzle Ring Diameter - .56" (14mm)
Issued with : Schmidt-Rubin Models 1911 Carbine, K31
Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Neuhausen, Elsener Schwyz (AKA Victorinox)
Description: The Model 1918 has a double-edged blade and
lacks a fuller. A variant exists in the form of the Model 1918/55.
The 1918/55 has a 1918 blade fitted on a handle which is similar (but not
identical) to the one used on the Model 1914..
Top 1918 Bottom: 1918/55
Later Model Bayonets
Model 1957 Pattern Bayonet
Blade Length - 9.4" (239mm)
Handle Length - 4.88" (124mm)
Total Length - 14.6" (370mm)
Muzzle Ring Diameter - .885" (22mm)
Issued with : Stgw.57
Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Neuhausen, Wenger
Description: Model 1957 Bayonet's frog dispensed with the leather strap
previously mounted on the scabbard. Instead, the frog had it's own strap
to attach to the metal loop on the scabbard. The Model 1957 is
double-edged and unfullered
Stg.90 Bayonet
Blade Length - 7.0" ( (177mm)
Handle Length - 4.88" (124mm)
Total Length - 12.2" (310mm)
Muzzle Ring Diameter - .885" (22mm)
Issued with : Stg.90
Manufacturer: Vicotrinox, Wenger
This bayonet is issued with the Stg.90 Assault Rifle. The blade is
single-edge, with the false edge not sharpened. Only one side of the blade
is ground. The reverse side is flat. The frog is made from
rubberized cloth. Unlike most of the previous models of bayonets, the
Stg.90 bayonet is strictly utilitarian.
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