{"product_id":"original-u-s-indian-wars-era-model-1873-entrenching-tool-knife-1","title":"Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available This is a nice example of the rare US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use by the U. S. Cavalry during the 1870’s, the M-1873 Entrenching Tool was produced at the Springfield Armory in high numbers. Issued with various model rifles, the M-1873 Entrenching Tool was specifically designed to be used for digging small entrenchments or scraping dirt to form a small, protective mound during battle.\u003cbr\u003eThis is regarded as the first of the true issued Springfield Armory edged weapons, other than the sword or saber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entrenching tool is in good condition for its age. It is missing the scabbard. The “blade” is in great condition with a majority of the metal still exhibiting its bright polished finish with only a few isolated spots of surface rust and staining. The ribbed wood handle is in excellent condition with all of the factory ribbing still intact and minor cracking present. The top of the handle, towards the “crossguard” section of the E-Tool still retains a lovely “\u003cstrong\u003eU S\u003c\/strong\u003e” marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful example of an item that has unfortunately been lost to time and does not surface very often. Comes ready for display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44522056155205,"sku":"ONJR25JUCA05","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25JUCA05__02.jpg?v=1767907512","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-indian-wars-era-model-1873-entrenching-tool-knife-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}