Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co Czech Militaria this very elegant brass barreled

this very elegant brass barreled blunderbuss dating from circa 1780 has the most pleasing lines with bannister rail butt stock and quality decorated brass mounts

Most 1890 markings were removed at the time of refurbishment before WW2

He is featured on the 505th Regimental Combat Team Website under the  Medics of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment you can see his page that this link

a rescue mission was organized that arrived on January 28th

It was intended to replace the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle and M1919A6 Browning machine gun in the squad automatic weapon role

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co Czech Militaria this very elegant brass barreledOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Model 1917 C. T. Bolo 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 A. C. Co. The blade ricasso is marked, but during sharpening some of the markings were ground