Original 19th Century U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet MG 42 which was a normal infantry

which was a normal infantry fragmentation grenade adapted to the Type 89 discharger

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and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled  hand grip

Original 19th Century U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet MG 42 which was a normal infantryOriginal Item: Only One Available. Designed to fit a 45 70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle, these are very rarely seen in any condition, much less good used condition such as this. These will fit any M 1873 Springfield trapdoor rifle that uses a regular ram rod. The rear portion of the socket rotates to allow it to be locked onto the barrel. An ingenious bayonet in the shape of a gardening trowel that when fitted to the muzzle of the rifle can double as an