Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard - both dated 1918 Category_Receiver Top Cover The original scabbard is marked

The original scabbard is marked U

whereas the 1874 had a fluted cylinder and a blued finish

secretary to the CO and his officers

The blade is in excellent condition

Someone familiar with French proof marks in the early 19th Century may be able to identify them

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard - both dated 1918 Category_Receiver Top Cover The original scabbard is markedOriginal 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