Bidspirit auction | Springfield Model 1873 Steel Socket

Springfield Model 1873 Steel Socket Bayonet and Scabbard - US Army Model 1873 socket bayonet with a corresponding steel scabbard and leather frog. The bayonet features a triangular steel blade with a deep fuller and a 90-degree elbow leading to the socket. The socket is equipped with a rotating locking ring designed for attachment to the Springfield Model 1873 ”Trapdoor” rifle. The scabbard consists of a blued steel body with a rounded tip, attached to a black leather frog. The frog features a brass hanger plate embossed with the letters US within an oval cartouche. The reverse of the leather frog is secured with three brass rivets. 3” H x 22” L. Blade 17” L. 11C