Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1866 Converted Rifle Socket Bayonet with Massachusetts Scabbard Holsters & Cases Hauptgefreiter August Dippel or Kriesmarine

Hauptgefreiter August Dippel or Kriesmarine Matrosenhauptgefreiter was captured at the close of WWII and was held at various POW camps after the war in part some run by the 78 British Infantry Division

From the great pile of 200 stored guns we purchased recently

especially a replacement unit

reslotted and a new locking ring

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1866 Converted Rifle Socket Bayonet with Massachusetts Scabbard Holsters & Cases Hauptgefreiter August Dippel or KriesmarineOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Springfield Trapdoor Converted Rifle bayonet, complete with an original scabbard. We have tested it on an M1866 Trapdoor conversion, and it fits great. We assume it will work with other trapdoor conversion models. The U. S. Civil war had confirmed the adage of NEED is the Mother of INVENTION. Muzzle Loading Muskets and Rifles were extensively used but new developments continually