Original WWI Swiss Vetterli M1878 Sawback Sword Bayonet by S.J.G. Neuhausen with 4 Rivet Grip & Scabbard Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly held in place by a

held in place by a ribbed brass ring at the top of the grip and a tang nut or peened rivet at the end of the pommel

also called "Device 3-C-29"

however the leather is still soft and pliable

which look to be hand carved

Original WWI Swiss Vetterli M1878 Sawback Sword Bayonet by S.J.G. Neuhausen with 4 Rivet Grip & Scabbard Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly held in place by aOriginal Item: Only One Available. In lovely condition, this rare type of bayonet for the Swiss Vetterli rifle is featured in THE BAYONET BOOK by Watts & White on page Page 269, item 600, in the SWISS SECTION. Pictured is the 3 Rivet Grip M1881 version, but the text mentions this, the early 4 rivet M1878 version. The bayonet features a straight spearpoint sawback blade of 19", with a steel cross guard marked with serial number 192496. Overall length