Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Handle and Partial Scabbard French Machine Guns The mounts are retained by

The mounts are retained by "cheese head" screws

It was conveyed from a family member that this hung in the Officer’s Club incountry and was sent home by Smith

The liner nape strap and sweat band both have the contract and NSN markings on them

Other nicknames include “soldiers of the sea

and it bears the desirable black plastic "jigged bone" handles

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Handle and Partial Scabbard French Machine Guns The mounts are retained byOriginal 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,