Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with Leather Scabbard Holsters & Cases indicating wood loss from cleaning

indicating wood loss from cleaning and refinishing

Douglas promised that the design could be completed within 45 days after receiving a contract

while the majority of the production has slightly longer 1 5/8" cylinders

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 indicating wood loss from cleaningOriginal 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