US Model 1873 Bayonet
Item #: WR887
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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". The original bluing is only visible on the underside of the blade, the remainder of the bayonet has a steel gray patina. There is very little pitting on the blade, and none on the socket. The US stamp is still visible. The scabbard has been painted black quite some time ago, but has been chipped all along the surface of the scabbard. The leather frog is still present. The brass disk that provides the pivot point for the belt attachment has been replaced with a plain steel one. This one has obviously been altered for whatever reason, but still displays well. It will go well with your Indian Wars, Spanish American or Philippine Insurrection collection.
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