{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-model-1917-bolo-knife-by-plumb-st-louis-with-canvas-scabbard-cover-no-scabbard-dated-1918","title":"Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb St. Louis with Canvas Scabbard Cover - No Scabbard - Dated 1918","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 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. 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 very 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 good but heavily worn condition, with some of the original \"ribbed” texture, and a dark color. There is some minor material loss on both sides. Just how we like to see them, with screws still holding both sides tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example retains the original canvas scabbard cover, but the interior scabbard itself is entirely missing. The cover still works fine for display, and is marked \u003cstrong\u003eBAUER BROS 1918.\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\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43694117453893,"sku":"ONJR22SS041","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR22SS041__01.jpg?v=1758819331","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-model-1917-bolo-knife-by-plumb-st-louis-with-canvas-scabbard-cover-no-scabbard-dated-1918","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}