Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with U.S. Marked Leather Scabbard Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts which was most likely reissued

which was most likely reissued for use during WWI as a last line of defense

but definitely also shows significant wear through to the red primer coat

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Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with U.S. Marked Leather Scabbard Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts which was most likely reissuedOriginal Item: Only One Available This is one of the finer examples of the rare US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool we have encountered! 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 1870s, the M 1873