1954 REUNION GUILLOTINE

This newly added model is a 1792-style machine inspired by the guillotine from the island of Reunion (pictured above), which was used until 1954. Instead of the standard four wood braces on the 1792-model, this machine had a third pair of braces installed laterally to a stabilizing crossbeam, similar to the Berger design. Other special features on this model include a super-heavy mouton to give the machine more cutting power, an improved release mechanism, a bascule with straps, a steel-lined lunette, brass blade tracks, leather filled buffers to stop the blade and a cloth sack on a metal frame to catch the head (Similar to the ones on the Lucerne and Ghent guillotines).

The model is made of red oak, steel and brass with leather straps and a heavy canvass bag. The paint is Colonial Red with a customized "aged" look. The model can be easily disassembled like the real machine as can be seen on the picture above.