Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 - With Complete Markings
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Model 1917 C.T. Bolo knife, manufactured by American Cutlery Company of Chicago, Illinois. 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 American Cutlery Co. of Chicago. The blade ricasso on this example is clearly marked:
A.C.CO.
CHICAGO
1918
The reverse is marked:
U.S. MOD
1917
C.T.
Blade and ricasso retain little of their lovely blackened color with signs of the usual service wear. This example definitely has been sharpened several times but there is no change in appearance nor any damage to the edge. 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.
The leather tip of the canvas scabbard has a lovely aged light brown color, and it still has the original manufacturer marking visible:
BRAUER BROS
1918
Scabbard is in good condition and shows signs of service wear. The wood grips are in very good condition, possibly arsenal replacements. One of the screws is a bit loose. The ordnance flaming bomb is visible on the rear spine of the grip, as well as on the bottom of the cross guard.
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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