Two Bayonets and a Fighting Knife

Description:

Two Bayonets and a Fighting Knife, c. late 19th/early 20th century, a Model 1873 trowel bayonet with prairie scabbard marked on socket PAT. APR 16th 72, and scabbard marked on upper right inside A.R.S., a blued Trapdoor Springfield bayonet with U.S. on the blade, and a Model 1917 fighting knife, marked on handguard with U.S. L.F. & C. 1917, lg. 14 to 21 in.
Estimate $400-600

Trowel bayonet has some very light rust spots on socket, a few scuffs on leather scabbard, Trapdoor bayonet has some light rust spots, 1917 fighting knife has 99% bluing but is missing its scabbard.


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