{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-usmc-named-model-1917-bolo-knife-by-plumb-philadelphia-dated-1918-with-canvas-scabbard-herman-d-mann-porto-rico-marine","title":"Original U.S. WWI USMC Named Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia Dated 1918 with Canvas Scabbard - Herman D Mann, Porto Rico Marine","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a very nice Model 1917 Bolo knife, manufactured by Fayette R. Plumb Inc, in Philadelphia. The scabbard is stenciled on the canvas cover with \u003cstrong\u003eH.D. MANN\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the knife to Marine Corps Corporal Herman D. Mann, who enlisted on January 3rd, 1917 and was stationed for a time with the Marine detachment at the U.S. Naval Radio Station at San Juan, Porto Rico (Puerto Rico). Mann served in Puerto Rico from October 1917 to January 1919, and carried this bolo with him.\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\u003ePHILA\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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOD. 1917\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade and ricasso still have some of the blackened finish. 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. The blade is heavily sharpened as shown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip is in worn condition, with heavy darkening as shown. There is minor cracking and some scuffing, with a small bit of material loss at one end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard is in good condition, with no real issues with the canvas. The interior scabbard is in good order and has certainly always been in the canvas. The cover is stamped on the leather \u003cstrong\u003eAK-CO \/ 1918 \/ R.H.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e. The canvas has a set of initials, J.M.M., likely for an inspector. The canvas is slid off of the base sheath a bit but not too seriously. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall in great service-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\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45959942340677,"sku":"ONJR26SERB010","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/C1FBDDDC-C1C2-4267-A283-F14A077F7C08.jpg?v=1791564407","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-usmc-named-model-1917-bolo-knife-by-plumb-philadelphia-dated-1918-with-canvas-scabbard-herman-d-mann-porto-rico-marine","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}