US Indian Wars, 45-70 Trials Bayonet Scabbard

Original era manufacture. A relatively scarce Trials Pattern 45-70 bayonet scabbard considered during the 1879 trials, and used with the 1876 Mills cartridge belt.Standard blue steel finished 45-70 scabbard with a fix leather collar at the throat, with a black leather extension, and a single brass hook attachment.See page 175, figure S111 in the book, 'American Socket Bayonets and Scabbards' by Robert M. Reilly, for additional information.