Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Complete Scabbard - Missing Handle Russian Uniforms but this is the larger

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There is also a collar stiffener attached to keep the officer’s posture

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There is also assembly number 1 7 stamped on various parts of the breech lever mechanism

This tool/knife was adopted in 1873 and was mainly an entrenching tool (rather than a knife)

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Complete Scabbard - Missing Handle Russian Uniforms but this is the largerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of an 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 "Trowel" Bayonet with a mostly complete scabbard, only missing the belt loop with the U. S. rosette! Owning one of these is a must for any serious Springfield trapdoor collector, and offerings like this do not come by very often at all! Designed to fit a 45 70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, these you just don't see anymore, especially in this condition,