Indian War US Model 1873 Socket Bayonet & Scabbard w/US Marking 45-70 Trapdoor 2

Description

Original Indian War Era US M1873 Type III Socket Bayonet & Model 1873 Scabbard w/US Escutcheon - Blade is "Dot over US over S" Marked - Very Nice Condition
Up for sale is an Original Indian War Era US Model 1873 Type III Socket Bayonet.  This bayonet has the Dot over US over S marking.  This bayonet will fit the M1873 Trapdoor rifle.  The blade and socket are in Nice Condition.  The bayonet is 21" overall length, with a 3" socket, 18 11/16" blade and 16 5/8" face flute.  It also includes a US Model 1873 Scabbard with a Leather Frog & Belt Loop with a Brass US Escutcheon.  The scabbard has a blue finish.  The finish is worn and the metal showing under it has patina. No dents in the scabbard.  The leather frog is the US Model 1873,
the leather is soft and supple.  Some wrinkling and surface cracking.  It has the Watervliet Arsenal markings.
This is a nice example of this very popular bayonet, don't miss your chance to bid. See photo's for condition.
This bayonet will fit the most of the later US Trapdoor Muskets & Rifles.
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