Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Extremely Scarce Model 1868 1st Pattern Scabbard Russian Documents Books both parts of the cylinder

both parts of the cylinder

The spot welds definitely look to be original and are the correct shape

the serial number 71696 is still visible on the tube base cup (faint)

a perfect candidate for a research project

He then jumped over a Marine and dove for them

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Extremely Scarce Model 1868 1st Pattern Scabbard Russian Documents Books both parts of the cylinderOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of an 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 "Trowel" Bayonet with an extremely scarce M1868 First Pattern Scabbard! We have only ever seen one of these before, and that was over a decade ago! 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