![]() It is unknown if this scabbard was issued with the springfield bayonet but wear marks indicate that the bayonet has been in this scabbard for a long time. The scabbard has four sides and is longer to accomodate the Lorenz bayonet. This scabbard is a US arsenal manfactured scabbard for an Austrian bayonet. This is an early war, (two rivet) Union Bayonet Scabbard withĪ Springfield bayonet. In 1864 the eight rivet scabbard came on the scene.Īs a general rule, Confederates using Union scabbards should stick to the sewn frog or two rivet scabbards unless demonstrating captured equipment.Six and seven rivet scabbards were not in use until 1863 and would be incorrect for use in early war events for CS or US. ![]() In February 1863 the seven rivet frog was approved. In 1859 two rivets were added for strength until early 1863. The lower part of the page contains pictures of some original muskets with period owner markings.įor those trying to buy the correct style Federal scabbard, here is some help to date your scabbard to the desired time period.ġ840 to circa 1859 the frog was sewn to the scabbard. On this page I will show some different types of reproduction and original bayonet scabbards.
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