{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-model-1917-bolo-knife-by-plumb-philadelphia-with-canvas-scabbard-by-brauer-bros-dated-1918","title":"Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard by Brauer Bros. - dated 1918","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Model 1917 C.T. Bolo manufactured by Fayette R. Plumb Inc, whose factory was in the Bridesburg region of Philadelphia, PA. They had another factory, just constructed, in St. Louis as well, and 1917 bolos were produced in both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was a moderate simplification of the earlier 1910 Bolo made by Springfield Armory. The main difference is the lack of the catch mechanism on the scabbard and grip. It was manufactured by contractors such as Plumb and A.C. Co. The blade ricasso on this example is clearly marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLUMB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHILA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOD. 1917\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade and ricasso are still have much of the original blacked finish, with wear on the cutting surfaces, as was common. The brass from the scabbard throat has also rubbed off on the blade a bit, giving it a yellowish appearance in areas. It does show a tiny bit sharpening after manufacture, but it is well done, most likely at arsenal. The main edge of the model 1917, such as this one, is mostly ground from one side, while the other side was left flat. The original profile is still mostly intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip is in very good condition, with most of the original \"ribbed texture still present. The grip wood is a wonderful brown color, showing only a bit of wear and scratching, and it is solid on the grip, with both securing bolts still intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather tip of the canvas scabbard sleeve is nicely marked:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAUER. BROS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1918\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard is in very good condition, with no real issues with the canvas or leather portions aside from the expected wear from 100 years of age, and a bit of fabric shrinking. Really a great example of one of these scabbards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall in near excellent condition, and a great chance to add to any military knife collection. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 10 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style: \"Bolo\" Machete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 15“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossguard: 3 3\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScabbard Length: 11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39633146150981,"sku":"ONJR21092A","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR21092A__02.jpg?v=1637693488","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-model-1917-bolo-knife-by-plumb-philadelphia-with-canvas-scabbard-by-brauer-bros-dated-1918","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}