Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Scabbard with Strap Antique Gun Parts A line on the tube

A line on the tube could be used for rough laying

this is only the third infantry rifle that we have ever had

The filter also had a plug which when removed remained hung from a string attached to the filter

however overall it is very well retained

It also has a hand painted EGA on the face of it

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Scabbard with Strap Antique Gun Parts A line on the tubeOriginal Item: Only One Available This is great example of a scabbard for the rare US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool. It was used on the plains during the Indian Wars. It was a very light flat bladed tool and was short lived; it evolved into the heavier US Model 1880 1890. These scabbards are impossible to find on their own. Designed for use by the U. S. Cavalry during the 1870s, the M 1873 Entrenching Tool was produced at the Springfield Armory in high