Description
Original U.S. M1912 Cavalry Picket Pin – Claw Hammer with Sheath
Available here is an authentic U.S. M1912 cavalry picket pin with its combination claw hammer head and original sheath. Issued to U.S. mounted troops in the early 20th century, this versatile tool served both as a stake for tethering horses and as a hammer for field and camp use.
The body of the picket pin is forged steel. The shaft remains straight and solid, tapering to a ground point. At the top is the distinctive claw hammer head, with one flat face for striking and a split claw for pulling nails or making adjustments. The finish reflects honest service wear, with no structural damage.
Accompanying the tool is its original leather carrying sheath, a desirable survival piece. The leather is complete and well-formed, with intact stitching and rivets. The surface shows scuffs and handling marks from age, and the straps exhibit cracking in places, though they still retain flexibility and remain functional. This balance of wear and preservation highlights the sheath’s period authenticity without compromising display value.
The M1912 picket pin was a standard component of U.S. cavalry equipment during the final era of mounted service. Complete examples with sheaths are increasingly scarce, making this set especially appealing to collectors of early 20th-century U.S. militaria, horse gear, or cavalry accoutrements.
This example displays well alongside M1904 saddlery or other period cavalry items and represents a tangible link to the mounted service of the pre-mechanized U.S. Army.
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Keywords: M1912 cavalry picket pin, U.S. cavalry horse gear, picket pin hammer, U.S. mounted equipment, early 20th-century U.S. militaria.
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