Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with Leather Scabbard Holsters & Cases 851 combat sorties

851 combat sorties

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Generalmajor (01 Sep 1941)

This grip is in very good condition and fits the crossguards nicely

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with Leather Scabbard Holsters & Cases 851 combat sortiesOriginal Item: Only One Available. US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool; this tool knife was adopted in 1873 and was mainly an entrenching tool (rather than a knife). It 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. Designed for use by the U. S. Cavalry during the 1880s, the M 1873 Entrenching Tool was produced at the Springfield Armory in high