Original Danish M1867 Remington Rolling Block Rifle Saber Bayonet by WKC with Scabbard Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available: This is a very nice example of the Yataghan-style saber bayonet for the Danish M1867 Remington Rolling Block Rifle. Like many of the bayonets for this rifle, this example was contract made in Germany.

The blade ricasso bears the German Bayonet maker’s name:

WEYERSBERG
KIRSCHBAUM & CO
SOLINGEN

This company is a famous manufacturer of military swords and cutlery in Solingen, Germany – a city famous since the middle ages for its metal-working and craftsmanship in sword making. Per J. Anthony Carter’s fine work GERMAN SWORD AND KNIFE MAKERS, the traditional manufacturing of swords at WKC dates back to the year 1774 when the Weyersberg first registered the ”Kings head” as their trademark. Later in 1883 the company merged with the Kirschbaums and the company WKC was formed as it exists today. It was heavily involved with exporting edged weapons to South American countries in the late 19th and early 20th century.

This bayonet also has a leaf spring catch, and not a coil spring, indicating production prior to 1884. As WKC was only formed in 1883, this puts the bayonet rather solidly in the 1883-1884 period. Along with the Danish Crown on the pommel, this is definitely the correct bayonet for a Danish Remington. It is also marked on the cross guard with Danish regimental markings: 18 B. 236., (18th Battalion, Weapon 236) and bears serial number 64578 on the opposite side.

The leather of the grips still shows the original checkering, though it is worn, and the leather has shrunk somewhat with age. The blade is in very good condition with a sharpened blade, and the included scabbard is in very good shape as well. It shows the expected wear, and does have two bends in the leather, however it is still solid and looks great. The bayonet catch is fully functional, with a nice condition leaf spring.

A very nice example, perfect to go with your Danish Remington Rolling block rifle!

Dimensions:
Overall length: 27 ¼”
Blade length: 21 ¾”
Crossguard: 4 3/4 “
Scabbard length: 22 ¼”
Weight: 1 lb. 12 oz.