Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Canvas Scabbard by Plumb, St. Louis - Dated 1918 Military Audio these are original plates removed

these are original plates removed in a Government sponsored cost cutting venture

with most of the original paint intact

awarded to approximately 178

As a result these "destroyed" muskets were accumulated by patriot armorers and rebuilt with new American wood butt stocks

The included A-8 pouch is somewhat worn

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Canvas Scabbard by Plumb, St. Louis - Dated 1918 Military Audio these are original plates removedOriginal 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