Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard & M1887 Hanger - Excellent Cannons The ends of the sleeves

The ends of the sleeves still retain their straps and buttons

The mainspring is weak or broken and the lever for locking the blade down and releasing it is missing

with the liner band being what appears to be wicker

denoting a Glider Pilot

It was the design for one of the latter that eventually led to his falling out with Winchester management

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard & M1887 Hanger - Excellent Cannons The ends of the sleevesOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. The model 1873 was the fifth