Lot of Six U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Bayonets & Scabbards

Indian Wars

3" sockets. 18" blades. Lot of 6 US Model 1873 Trapdoor bayonets, all with polished blued metal finishes and accompanied by blued steel scabbards with leather articulated hangers featuring US plates to all but one, three with articulated brass loops, and three with leather. All but two blades struck U.S. with one example displaying pitting overall that has obliterated the mark, and another unmarked.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Fair to Fine. Poorest example is a deep brown patina with pitting overall and a brown patina to the scabbard. Best example retains a deep blued finish with some streaks and scratches. All scabbards show some flecking with conditions ranging from Good to Fine. Leather components are hardened with some cracking, loose threads, and erosion.

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