Swiss bayonet bargin

Could the lack of a stamp on the stock indicate replacement? I would love to contact the previous owner or his decendants. I did a bit of googling with the name with Fred and Alfred Schriber and the city Toerig with no results. I did come with about seven names in Switzerland that are possibilities. Prehaps I will send letters to all seven and see if I am luckey. I read a couple of postings on the issue where there were positive responces.
The surplus (non corrosive) ammo seem to be widely avaliable(a local gun shop even hase some) and by all accounts shoots quite well. Cant wait to pull the trigger.

I don't know about the lack of a stamp. Even the sanded ones I've seen had a faint impression. Is the rifles serial number stamped in the barrel channel? I have two name plates, haven't done anything with either. One is a 1911 so it's doubtful that fellow is still around. The other is the 1942 and I might have a better chance with that one but I hate bothering people. I know a guy who is Swiss who could probably help me out but he seems to really shy away from anything military so I haven't asked him. I've seen mostly positive responses from guys who have tried to contact the previous owners but I've also seen a few negative ones.

The surplus ammo is match quality ammo, it shoots extremely well. You will have a lot of fun. Beware if shooting under a roof. The ejected shells go almost straight up and to the rear. If the ceiling is too low you might end up with one down the back of your shirt.

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Originally Posted by Aragorn243

Is the rifles serial number stamped in the barrel channel?

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I have not disassembled the rifle so not sure about that.

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Originally Posted by Aragorn243

The other is the 1942 and I might have a better chance with that one but I hate bothering people.

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I hesitate for the same reason but after placing myself in their position I would love to recieve a similar inquiry. The worst that can happen is no reply. If I someone is bothered they will not reply so I will never know about it. I think even the remote possibility of tracing it back to the original steward and thanking them for their stewardship to be worth a shot.

When you do disassemble it be very careful about the front band. There is a trick to that you need to research first so you don't butcher it all up like the rifle sitting at my local gun shop.