Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard French Awards Medals Badges Insignia Invented in the 16th century

Invented in the 16th century by the Dutch

which replaced the legendary Springfield Trapdoor

The number most likely corresponds to a bayonet which was hand fitted to the musket

as well as both eagle snaps on the front flaps

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard French Awards Medals Badges Insignia Invented in the 16th centuryOriginal 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. The model 1873 was the fifth