{"product_id":"original-u-s-indian-wars-era-model-1873-entrenching-tool-scabbard-with-chain","title":"Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Scabbard with Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available This is great example of a scabbard for the rare US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool. 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. These scabbards are impossible to find on their own.\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. Although the piece is fairly common, ones available in excellent condition are rare and highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather scabbard is in great overall condition. It retains the original chain which is almost always missing on these. It’s marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e on the opposite side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful example of a scabbard that never shows up on its own. Comes ready to pair with your entrenching tool!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701300072517,"sku":"ONSV25MDF062","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25MDF062__02.jpg?v=1745860013","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-indian-wars-era-model-1873-entrenching-tool-scabbard-with-chain","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}