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Is there any way to identify an M1873 Trapdoor bayonet vs. an M1855 bayonet that has been "cold shrunk" to fit a trapdoor rifle?

My bayonet has a deep round punch mark above the "US" and also a...

Thanks John.

Do you use the snap-on type, or the solid with screw type front cover?

Regards.
Jim

Is a front sight cover recommended for shooting the trapdoor rifle? Just wondering if many use them or not.

TIA.

I posted a similar question on the Bayonet forum. Looking for advice on what to look for when purchasing a bayonet for my M1873 Trapdoor rifle.

I hope that this forum will be as helpful and...

I am looking for a bayonet for my Springfield M1873 Trapdoor rifle. Are they all essentially the same, or are there some differences? What are the key characteristics that I should be looking for?...