Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Complete Scabbard - Missing Handle Russian Uniforms There is also assembly number

There is also assembly number 1 7 stamped on various parts of the breech lever mechanism

including Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company of Hartford

as compared to military ranks

This tool/knife was adopted in 1873 and was mainly an entrenching tool (rather than a knife)

There is also a collar stiffener attached to keep the officer’s posture

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Complete Scabbard - Missing Handle Russian Uniforms There is also assembly numberOriginal 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,