Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Complete Scabbard - Missing Handle Iraq On each epaulet is the

On each epaulet is the insignia denoting the original wearer held the rank of flight lieutenant

At the outbreak of the war it had ten companies

This also puts it firmly into the early Civil War period

This is a fantastic identified original U

common to all versions of the customs cap

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Complete Scabbard - Missing Handle Iraq On each epaulet is theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of an 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 "Trowel" Bayonet with a mostly complete scabbard, only missing the belt loop with the U. S. rosette! Owning one of these is a must for any serious Springfield trapdoor collector, and offerings like this do not come by very often at all! Designed to fit a 45 70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, these you just don't see anymore, especially in this condition,