Swiss 1957 Bayonet with Scabbard

Stgw 57 Issue Bayonet

This is the Swiss Army's Model 1957 bayonet, the standard bayonet for the Sturmgewehr 57 (Stgw 57) assault rifle that Swiss forces adopted in 1957. It mounts to the rifle's muzzle, and off the rifle it works as a fighting knife. It comes with its scabbard and belt frog. Collectors of Swiss arms, Stgw 57 owners completing a rifle setup, and Cold War reenactors are the usual buyers.

Features

• Double-Edged Spear-Point Blade — The blade is sharpened on both edges and tapers to a centered point, which sets it apart from the single-edge bayonets most other nations issued.
• Stainless Steel Construction — The polished stainless blade measures roughly 9.4 in (239 mm) long, 0.87 in (22 mm) wide and 0.24 in (6.2 mm) thick.
• Approx. 14.5 In Overall Length — It measures about 14.5 in (370 mm) from tip to pommel, including the handle and crossguard.
• Muzzle-Ring Crossguard — The steel crossguard, the bar between blade and handle, has a ring that slides over the Stgw 57's muzzle to hold the bayonet in line with the barrel.
• Locking Catch At The Pommel — A spring catch at the end of the handle locks onto the rifle's bayonet lug, and you press the button to release it.
• Ribbed Black Grip — Deep horizontal ribs on the riveted plastic grip scales give a secure hold with a wet or gloved hand.
• Black Scabbard — The fitted black scabbard covers the full length of the blade for carry and storage.
• Olive Drab Belt Frog — A riveted OD green frog, the carrier that hangs the scabbard from a belt, has a textured panel and a stud fastening.

Swiss Military Issue

Victorinox or Wenger made these bayonets under Swiss military contract, and they were issued to Swiss armed forces alongside the Stgw 57. The blade carries a maker's stamp just ahead of the crossguard. Because this is the bayonet the rifle was built to take, it is the correct pairing for an Stgw 57 and has genuine provenance that a later copy cannot offer.