Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb St. Louis with Scabbard by Brauer Bros. - dated 1918
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Original 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.
This 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:
PLUM[B]
ST. LO[UIS]
19[18]
The reverse is marked:
U.S. MO[D.]
1917 C.T.
The markings on the blade were struck unevenly, so part of the markings are missing.
Blade and ricasso are in very good shape, with a lot of the original finish, and some oxidation closer to the edge. A few small dings to the blade edge are evident. The main edge of many 1917s, such as this one, is mostly ground from the factory from one side, while the other side was left flat. The edge on the tips and near the ricasso are ground from both sides. This example still has the original blade profile intact.
The grip is in very good condition, with almost all of the original ribbed texture, and a nice walnut color. The screws are still holding both sides tightly.
The leather tip of the canvas scabbard sleeve is marked:
BRAUER BROS.
1918
Scabbard is in very good condition, with only light wear, and fully intact leather and stitching. The wood grips are in very good condition, with a lot of the original factory "ribbed texture", though the left scale has some small sharp dents.
Overall Very Fine, and a great chance to add to any military knife collection.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 10 1/4"
Blade Style: "Bolo" Machete
Overall length: 15“
Crossguard: 3 3/4”
Scabbard Length: 11"
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