Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia Dated 1918 with 1917-Dated Canvas Scabbard Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly in 1924 and 1928

in 1924 and 1928

hurried toward the city

and this example actually retains much of the paint on the front side

and has a lovely antiqued finish

as well as the number 47 (very faint) inside the scabbard itself

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia Dated 1918 with 1917-Dated Canvas Scabbard Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly in 1924 and 1928Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Model 1917 Bolo knife, manufactured by Fayette R. Plumb Inc, in Philadelphia. 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: PLUMB PHILA 1918 The reverse is marked: