US Model 1873 Springfield Trowel Bayonet, with scabbard

USM1873TROWELBAYws001A - !!! SOLD !!!

 

$450.00$395.00

Original Bayonets from The History Store - Bayonet Page
Original Bayonets from The History Store - Bayonet Page
Original Bayonets from The History Store - Bayonet Page
Original Bayonets from The History Store - Bayonet Page
Original Bayonets from The History Store - Bayonet Page
Original Bayonets from The History Store - Bayonet Page
Original Bayonets from The History Store - Bayonet Page

This is a US Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet for the 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifles, manufactured circa 1870s, with scabbard.
Overall length of bayonet is ~14-1/2; socket length is ~2-5/8"; blade width is ~3-1/2", length is ~10".
Bayonet appears to be in working order but does has some scattered rusting; latching mechanism is working smoothly.
Scabbard is in poor condition as the leather is detaching from the metal body (see images); US rosette on belt loop is intact.
NOTE: Sold as is.

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