{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-model-1917-bolo-knife-by-plumb-st-louis-with-1918-dated-canvas-scabbard-dated-1920","title":"Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb St. Louis with 1918-Dated Canvas Scabbard - Dated 1918","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Model 1917 C.T. Bolo knife, manufactured by Fayette R. Plumb Inc, whose main 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 at 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, but on this example it doesn’t latch on and is a bit loose. It was manufactured by contractors such as Plumb and A.C. Co. The blade ricasso of this example is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLUMB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eST. LOUIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. MOD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1917 C.T.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe markings are quite clear, rare to see. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade and ricasso still have much of the original black finish, and are in very good condition. There is also the usual runner wear on both sides of the blade. The main edge of the model 1917, such as this one, is mostly ground from one side, while the other side was left flat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip is in good but heavily worn condition, with some minor scuffing and scratching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard is in fair condition, with the expected wear from 100 years of age, and a bit of fabric shrinking. There is some staining on the leather portion, and the canvas sleeve is not well-attached to the scabbard and slides off without much effort. The end is marked \u003cstrong\u003eBRAUER BROS \/ 1918\u003c\/strong\u003e. The canvas is marked with a name, \u003cstrong\u003eNAFF\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall in very good lightly used 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\u003eBlade Length: 10 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: \"Bolo\" Machete\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 15“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 11\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45241953976389,"sku":"ONSV26HAD094","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/F0927085-C77E-4472-AE73-A5C679E172F2.jpg?v=1782919695","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-model-1917-bolo-knife-by-plumb-st-louis-with-1918-dated-canvas-scabbard-dated-1920","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}