Original U.S. Indian Wars Extremely Scarce Trowel Bayonet Model 1868 1st Pattern Scabbard Japanese Documents and Books There is no maker marking

There is no maker marking on this example

intermediate between primary and secondary

and bears regimental marking 53

Jacket is in very good condition and measures:

Original waist belt is present with its original buckle

Original U.S. Indian Wars Extremely Scarce Trowel Bayonet Model 1868 1st Pattern Scabbard Japanese Documents and Books There is no maker markingOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of an "Trowel" Bayonet M1868 First Pattern Scabbard! We have only ever seen one of these before, and that was over a decade ago! Owning one of these is a must for any serious Springfield trapdoor collector, and offerings like this do not come by very often at all! The scabbard is correctly stamped U. S. over PAT. DEC. 1, 1866, for the first pattern of this scabbard. This pattern has the