Original Model 1873 Springfield Trowel Bayonet with Scabbard for .45-70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle British Machine Guns are carried in a wooden

are carried in a wooden scabbard that encloses part of the hilt

1 who carried and fired the gun

Approximate overall length is 7 9/16 inches

This is the original

This example still retains it brass mount and is

Original Model 1873 Springfield Trowel Bayonet with Scabbard for .45-70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle British Machine Guns are carried in a woodenOriginal Item: Only One Available. A recent "attic find" this is an original and totally honest trowel bayonet introduced in 1873 for the . 45 70 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle. Intended for use as a bayonet that doubled as an entrenching tool either on or off the rifle. Offered in nice sleeper condition virtually as found having only been wiped clean. Totally complete in need of a little TLC that will result in a wonderful example of this unusual and