December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #3094:
LOT OF 3: TWO M1868 TERSSEN RIFLE PIONEER SAWBACK BAYONETS AND ONE CARBINE BAYONET.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2025
Lot consists of: (A) Rare model 1868 pioneer sawback bayonet originally designed for the Belgian Terssen Rifle. The Terssen was quickly replaced by the M1870 Comblain rifle, which was designed with the same mounting parameters, so most of these saw service with the Comblain. This bayonet was used as the prototype for the German 1871 pioneer sawback, with a very heavy blade for chopping wood. This example is dated 1879 on the ricasso with various proof marks. Guard is numbered "V3040". The bayonet is housed in its brass mounted leather scabbard with frog. The blade exhibits a dark gray patina with legible markings. Brass hilt exhibits a lovely patina. The scabbard exhibts scattered scuffs and surface crazing but retains its shape. Mounts show nice remnants of gilding and are tight to the scabbard body. CONDITION: Good. (B) 1868 pioneer sawback bayonet. This example is dated 1875 on the ricasso with various proof marks. Guard is numbered "V2310". Blade is bright with scattered blemishes. Hilt is also bright with scattered blemishes. CONDITION: Good. (C) 1868 Terssen carbine bayonet. This example is dated 1869 on the ricasso with various proof marks. Chocolate patina throughout. Housed in its metal scabbard numbered P98223. CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: Longest: 28"
Blade Length
(A) 19" (B) 19" (C) 22 - 3/4"
Overall Length
(A) 23 - 3/4" (B) 23 - 3/4" (C) 27 - 1/2"