Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Scabbard with Chain British Documents & Books as well as some other

as well as some other models such as the Number 21

the East Germans continually sought to standardize and streamline production methods and to cut costs

there is also a crack on the rear of the left grip scale

It does show a counterbore in the front of about 1 1/2"

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Scabbard with Chain British Documents & Books as well as some otherOriginal Item: Only One Available This is great example of a scabbard for the rare US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool. 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. These scabbards are impossible to find on their own. Designed for use by the U. S. Cavalry during the 1870s, the M 1873 Entrenching Tool was produced at the Springfield Armory in high