U.S. Model 1873 Springfield 45-70 Trapdoor Socket Bayonet Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts The lapels have gold armored

The lapels have gold armored tank pins and the epaulets bear gold 2nd lieutenant bars

or anything that may have resembled cover

were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their outstanding performance during this action

Earlier in 1879 the British had suffered a terrible defeat by the Zulu Nation at the Battle of Isandlwana followed by the famous action at Rorke's Drift the subject of the well-known film ZULU starring Michael Kane and Stanley Baker

U.S. Model 1873 Springfield 45-70 Trapdoor Socket Bayonet Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts The lapels have gold armoredNew Made Item: Top quality high carbon steel reproduction U. S. Model 1873 Socket Bayonet. This bayonet fits the M1873 Trapdoor Rifle. The blade and socket are blued, bayonet is 21" overall length, with a 3" socket, 18 11 16" blade and 16 5 8" face flute. This bayonet will fit the most of the later US Trapdoor Muskets and Rifles, please note some rifles vary (sight length, etc) so some fitting maybe required.