Original Indian Wars U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet Flintlocks complete with bayonet and ready

complete with bayonet and ready to add to your collection

though there are no other markings

The rifle never saw service

Also included is a recent production reproduction French-style sling

This is probably due to the Army and Navy contracts overlapping

Original Indian Wars U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet Flintlocks complete with bayonet and readyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Designed to fit a 45 70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, these are very rarely seen in any condition, much less good used condition such as this. These will fit any M 1873 Springfield trapdoor rifle that uses a regular ram rod. The rear portion of the socket rotates to allow it to be locked onto the barrel. An ingenious bayonet in the shape of a gardening trowel that when fitted to the muzzle of the rifle can double as an