It was superseded by an improved model, the Springfield Model 1884, also in. The infantry rifle model featured a 32 5⁄ 8-inch (829 mm) barrel, while the cavalry carbine used a 22-inch (560 mm) barrel. The Model 1873 was the fifth variation of the Allin trapdoor design, and was named for its hinged breechblock, which opened like a trapdoor.
The gun, in both full-length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against Native Americans. The Springfield Model 1873 was the first standard-issue breech-loading rifle adopted by the United States Army (although the Springfield Model 1866 had seen limited issue to troops along the Bozeman Trail in 1867). User dependent usually 8 to 10 rounds per minute You’ll see this belt again in a later post.Breech-loading rifle Springfield Model 1873Ĭavalry carbine with 22 in (560 mm) barrel, This was intended to be inserted through one of the loops in the Mills woven cartridge belt, as shown. The scabbard shown is the 1887 version for the 1873 bayonet, with a brass hook permanently attached leather frog instead of a belt loop.
It is marked with a “US” at the base of the blade, along with a small “s” beneath (Springfield?). It’s the first US bayonet to be blued, and I think it’s the last of the US Army standard issue socket bayonets.
Indeed, the Army had many of the earlier bayonets cold pressed to reduce the socket diameter to fit the ’73 Springfield. The Model 1873 bayonet was made for the 1873 Springfield Rifle, and is similar to earlier Civil War bayonets. Regardless of whether it’s some weird lighting fluke or not, I’ll be oiling it before placing it back on the wall.
You don’t see it when handling the actual piece. I was surprised to see what looks like rust in these pictures. Here’s the bayonet for my previously posted Trapdoor Springfield.
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