{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1873-rifle-socket-bayonet-with-u-s-scabbard-2","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 \"Trapdoor\" Springfield was the first standard-issue breech-loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full-length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was  the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model 1873 was the fifth variation of the Allin trapdoor design, which was originally developed by Erskine S. Allin to convert Springfield model 1861 and 1863 rifled muskets into breech-loading cartridge firearms. The rifle was named for its hinged breechblock, which opened like a trapdoor. The infantry rifle model featured a 32​5⁄8-inch (829 mm) barrel, while the cavalry carbine used a 22-inch (560 mm) barrel. Both were chambered for the new .45-70 \"Government\" cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the barrel was slightly less wide than the rifled muskets it replaced, the design of the current bayonet required alteration of the socket. Aside from this, the bayonet design was identical to the Rifled Musket version. It consists of a standard socket, which locks over the barrel and front sight, and has an attached 18 inch long triangular hollow-ground blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is very good, with lots of the original bluing present with light peppering, and just a bit of wear around the socket. The socket is not deformed at all, with a smooth moving lock, which we have tested on several original Springfield Trapdoor 1873 rifles. It still has the original \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e marking on the blade ricasso, and is one of the better examples we have had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet comes complete with its original steel scabbard, with attached belt frog. The scabbard is in very good condition, with a good amount of the original finish, but also with some areas of light peppering and oxidation. The leather frog is worn and shows age, but is still solid. It has an attached leather belt loop, with a large \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e rosette on the hinge. A brass belt hook has been added into the loop, but can easily be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent U.S. Trapdoor socket bayonet, complete with original scabbard. Ready to fit to your Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Rifle!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31840206585925,"sku":"ONSV7927","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV7927__02.jpg?v=1599837228","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-trapdoor-model-1873-rifle-socket-bayonet-with-u-s-scabbard-2","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}