- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
The Gentleman's Collection
Lot 24:
Description
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 report:
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.
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