What era do I have here?

[A. F Medic]

Just got a bayo and metal chisel point scabbard. Belt hanger has a round brass US oranament on it and has on the back, "Rock Island Arsenal 1908".

Bayo is pitted so no markings are visible. I assume it would have had US on it. Blade is 17 inches long and triangular. Recycled Civil War bayo?

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[A. F Medic]

Found it! Right here http://www.gundersonmilitaria.com/ba...570frog150.jpg

[browningautorifle]

And what do they say...Trap door Springfield?

[gsimmons]

AF, can we see pictures of your bayonet and scabbard? From your description they sound like Indian War era.

[browningautorifle]

M1873/84 .45-70 bayonet in US frog scabbard is what they say it is...

[Patrick Chadwick]

Yes indeed.
See Frasca & Hill "The .45-70 Springfield" Chap. 2-14 pp22-23