Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with U.S. Marked Leather Scabbard German Flags Over four years the idea

Over four years the idea was developed using standard 1873 model rifles

these bags were designed to transport any model Sten SMG with butt detached

The right side of the magazine well is marked with production information

The box is in very good condition for being over 220 years old and could still be utilized today

The mine itself measures about 9 inches across

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with U.S. Marked Leather Scabbard German Flags Over four years the ideaOriginal Item: Only One Available This is one of the nicer examples of the rare US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool we have ever encountered recently. This tool knife was adopted in 1873 and was mainly an entrenching tool (rather than a knife). It was used on the plains during the Indian Wars. It was a very light flat bladed tool and was short lived; it evolved into the heavier US Model 1880 1890. Designed for use by the U. S. Cavalry during the 1870s, the