Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with Indian Wars Era Scabbard Converted For Mills Belt Use During Spanish-American War Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout the soldier kept in it

the soldier kept in it all that he might want to have readily available

The hilt is fitted with a crossguard on the edged side

Slight damage and cracking to each bone grip covering commensurate with age

though the body does have much surface corrosion

and both work correctly

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with Indian Wars Era Scabbard Converted For Mills Belt Use During Spanish-American War Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout the soldier kept in itOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. The model 1873 was the fifth