Description: U.S INDIAN WARS, HAGNER, M-1873 ENTRENCHING TOOL WITH SCABBARD, VINTAGE Designed for use by the U. S. Cavalry during the 1880’s, the M-1873 Entrenching Tool was produced at the Springfield Armory. 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. This is regarded as the first of the true issued Springfield Armory edged weapons, other than the sword or saber. The only notable difference in any two tools is the location and size of the U.S. stamped in the turned wooden handle. This M-1873 Entrenching Tool 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. The entrenching tool and scabbard are in excellent condition for their age. The “blade” is in great condition with a majority of the metal still exhibiting its bright polished finish with only a few isolated spots of surface rust and staining. The ribbed wood handle is in excellent condition with all of the factory ribbing still intact. The blade is full form, has not been sharpened or ground, no nicks. The leather scabbard is in excellent condition for its age, still exhibiting original russet color to the boiled leather scabbard. The leather portion is in solid condition, and still retains its rigidity, with no stitching loss and no extensive damage present. Remarkably, the leather is not dry at all. The top left of the face of the scabbard still has a visible US stamp present. The brass hardware is complete and has aged patina to it. This is a wonderful example of an item that has unfortunately been lost to time and does not surface very often. Comes more than ready for display! Blade Length: 8.0 inches Overall Length: 13.5 inchesBlade Width: 3.5 inches Blade Thickness: 0.0325inchesBlade Style: Wide Round TipScabbards: Leather covered with leather loop. Many scabbards are noted to have a metal ring instead of a leather loop. Shipping: This will be shipped via United Parcel Service with adult signature required at delivery. Insurance is required.
Price: 500 USD
Location: Hodgenville, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-12-01T14:01:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: Indian Wars (1866-97)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
