US Model 1873 Trapdoor Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog
Item #: AA3225
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This is a US Model 1873 Bayonet designed for the Model 1873 Springfield "Trapdoor" rifle. These bayonets were used with the different variants of the Trapdoor rifle from 1873 through 1892 with the US Army. Some state and militia units were still using these rifle and bayonet combinations through the Spanish American and Philippine American wars. This model of bayonet was the last socket type bayonet to be used by the US military. The bayonet has a blade length of 18" and a socket length of 3". This one has sat outside for a while, as the metal scabbard, socket of the bayonet and the exposed section of the bayonet are pitted and rusted. The original bluing is still visible over the entire length of the bayonet that remained inside the scabbard. There is very little pitting on the blade, mainly on the shoulder and socket. The US stamp is still visible. The scabbard also retains some of the original bluing, but has moderate pitting along the entire surface. The leather frog is still present. The brass disk that provides the pivot point for the belt attachment is stamped US, so this is not a state militia of National Guard bayonet. A little solvent and some elbow grease and this rig should clean up just fine. It will go well with your Indian Wars, Spanish American or Philippine Insurrection collection.
Shipping Weight:
2 lbs
Item # AA3225
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