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MODEL 1868 TRIAL TROWEL BAYONET AND SCABBARD:  This fairly scarce example of the Model 1868 Trial Trowel Bayonet and Scabbard would be an important addition to your collection to display with your Model 1868 Springfield Rifle, or any of your Model 1870 Trial Rifles.  A relatively limited number of these early trowel bayonets, believed to have been 200, were fabricated at the Springfield Armory by shortening the original triangular blade and welding the trowel blade and finger loop in place.  This specimen shows use and there is some pitting towards the tip of the blade.  The balance of the blade is still fairly bright and overall the bayonet is a very desirable example of this scarce trial piece.  The scabbard’s is solid with all seams intact and complete with the attractive brass tip.  The leather surface of the body and reinforcing collar is bright and shiny with some minor spots of flaking.  The belt loop as expected, shows more wear with some flaking, however the patent date is still present and legible.   In light of the rarity of these Trial Bayonets, this is a very respectable example of a scarce bayonet.    SOLD

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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