US M1873 Trowel Bayonet & 1st Pattern Leather Scabbard
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $595.00

Original era manufacture. Experimental bayonet from the early 1870's with a 1st pattern scabbard with the short suspension strap and brass hook. The polished steel  blade is bright, no pitting, just some spotting and staining to the surface. Nice blue finish to the socket and shank. The scabbard is sound, retaining its brass chape and original hanger with brass hook. The hanger leather is dry with surface cracking but is sound enough. A nice example, difficult to improve upon. A final note, these were sold surplus to Bannerman's of New York in the late 19th century. He sold these for years in his catalogs as garden tools for less than a dollar. Fun huh!