Presented here, in excellent-plus condition is an original, buff and black bridle leather scabbard that housed the US Model 1855 saber bayonet. This early bayonet scabbard is in superb original condition with no flaking or cracking in the leather. Scabbard body measures 22¾" long including the brass throat collar and brass tip. All brass furniture wears a semi-bright bronze sheen and is tightly attached to the body with small brass or copper rivets. Scabbard body shows no signs of surface wear but does has some slight crazing in one spot below the throat collar. Leather is very strong and sound, as is the original stitching. This extra fine, original M1855 scabbard would make an outstanding addition to any US military bayonet display.