Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with Leather Scabbard Holsters & Cases from the Estonian island of

from the Estonian island of Saaremaa (Oeselians)

Douglas promised that the design could be completed within 45 days after receiving a contract

Generalmajor (01 Sep 1941)

indicating wood loss from cleaning and refinishing

This grip is in very good condition and fits the crossguards nicely

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with Leather Scabbard Holsters & Cases from the Estonian island ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool; 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 1880s, the M 1873 Entrenching Tool was produced at the Springfield Armory in high