Original Indian Wars U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet Mortars The Liberator project took about

The Liberator project took about 6 months from conception to end of production with about 11 weeks of actual manufacturing time

The hilt is Silver plated over a base metal but might just be solid silver as it is somewhat tarnished

although it is more likely to be called the Chatellerault after the French arsenal of that name

It is said that he travelled 12

Original Indian Wars U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet Mortars The Liberator project took aboutOriginal 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