This U.S. Model 1873 socket bayonet was made for use with the U.S. Springfield “Trapdoor” rifle and is complete with its Model 1873 brass hook scabbard. The bayonet remains in good condition without rust and measures approximately 21 inches long, or approximately 21.5 inches when housed in the scabbard. The total weight is approximately 1.5 pounds. The inclusion of the correct scabbard adds important completeness and display value.
The Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifle was the primary U.S. military rifle of the Indian Wars period and remained an important American service arm through the late 19th century. Socket bayonets continued the long military tradition of transforming the rifle into a close-quarters weapon, while scabbards with brass hooks allowed secure carriage on the soldier’s belt equipment. These bayonets are closely tied to the post-Civil War U.S. Army, frontier service, and the modernization of American infantry equipment.
This is a clean and complete example of an important U.S. military bayonet pattern. The rust-free condition, proper Trapdoor association, and included brass hook scabbard make it an excellent display piece for collectors of Indian Wars era arms, Springfield rifle accessories, and late 19th-century American military equipment.
Dimensions: Bayonet measures approximately 21 inches long, or approximately 21.5 inches with scabbard. Weight approximately 1.5 pounds.
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