Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1866 Converted Rifle Socket Bayonet with Massachusetts Scabbard Rear Sight Assembly which confirms this information

which confirms this information

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1866 Converted Rifle Socket Bayonet with Massachusetts Scabbard Rear Sight Assembly which confirms this informationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Springfield Trapdoor Converted Rifle bayonet, complete with an original scabbard. We have tested it on an M1866 Trapdoor conversion, and it fits great. We assume it will work with other trapdoor conversion models. The U. S. Civil war had confirmed the adage of NEED is the Mother of INVENTION. Muzzle Loading Muskets and Rifles were extensively used but new developments continually