Original NJ Marked US M1873 Trapdoor Socket Bayonet

This is a US M1873 Trapdoor Socket Bayonet with original scabbard and frog. The 18" blade retains 60-70% of the original bluing with US on the ricasso and the blade has very few imperfections, only light marks from age with oxidation. The tip is excellent with no deviation. The 3" socket is in very good condition with light marks from use and oxidation. The excellent scabbard retains most of the original bluing with some oxidation, tiny scratches on a dent free surface. This comes with a crackled leather and brass frog in very good condition with NJ on a stippled brass casting with some scattered verdigris, tight stitching and a fine patina.