Original U.S. M1887 Springfield Trapdoor or Krag Rifle Leather Sling P-1853 Enfield 3/8" thick steel blade is

3/8" thick steel blade is in excellent condition with just scattered areas of surface rust and pitting

and for the most part functioned like a bayonet

with aluminum hilts cast directly onto the carbon steel blades

A lovely uniform coat that comes more than ready for further research and display

There are also definitely some visible cracks in the horn

Original U.S. M1887 Springfield Trapdoor or Krag Rifle Leather Sling P-1853 Enfield 3/8" thick steel blade isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great genuine U. S. M1887 sling. Constructed as a one piece sling not the stitched 2 piece type with brass double claw hook on one end and a brass stud button on the other. There is one leather keeper loop. These were designed for the Springfield Trapdoor or Krag rifles. Condition of leather is good and supple, has darkened over time, complete with heavy stitching, one leather keeper loop, proper adjustment