24 - Springfield Model 1873 Steel Socket Bayonet and Scabbard

Springfield Model 1873 Steel Socket Bayonet and Scabbard US Army Model 1873 socket bayonet with a corresponding steel scabbard and leather frog. The bayonet features a triangular steel blade with a deep fuller and a 90-degree elbow leading to the socket. The socket is equipped with a rotating locking ring designed for attachment to the Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor" rifle. The scabbard consists of a blued steel body with a rounded tip, attached to a black leather frog. The frog features a brass hanger plate embossed with the letters US within an oval cartouche. The reverse of the leather frog is secured with three brass rivets. 3" H x 22" L. Blade 17" L. 11C CONDITION: The bayonet metal displays significant surface oxidation and pitting throughout the socket and blade. The scabbard body shows thinning to the original blued finish and light surface oxidation. The leather frog remains intact but exhibits moderate surface cracking and wear consistent with age. The brass hanger shows a natural aged patina with small amounts of green verdigris around the rivets. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.