{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-model-1917-bolo-knife-by-plumb-st-louis-with-canvas-scabbard-both-dated-1921","title":"Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb St. Louis with Canvas Scabbard - Both 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. 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 mostly complete and still legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade and ricasso still have much of the original black finish, and are in very good condition. It has seen some level of use and sharpening, which has removed the finish from near the edge. 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. There is just some light sharpening from the flat side, which was the quickest way to get the edge back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip is in very good condition, with some of the original \"ribbed” texture, and a nice\u003cbr\u003ecolor. There is a crack on one side of the grips as shown, and the other side is carved with the soldier’s initials, FRR. Just how we like to see them, with screws still holding both sides tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather tip of the canvas scabbard sleeve is faintly marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAUER BROS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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 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":42218144628805,"sku":"ONJR24APNS106","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24APNS106__01.jpg?v=1734389255","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-model-1917-bolo-knife-by-plumb-st-louis-with-canvas-scabbard-both-dated-1921","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}