Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia Dated 1918 with 1917-Dated Canvas Scabbard Brunswick Rifle This is a true 16”

This is a true 16” WWI Era M1905 Springfield rifle bayonet by Springfield Armory

so they are only stitched in and not buttoned

writes Naval History and Heritage Command Historian Vincent Transano in a 1997 Seabee history

coming into theater via the sea trail

in front of the Third Presbyterian Church

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia Dated 1918 with 1917-Dated Canvas Scabbard Brunswick Rifle This is a true 16”Original 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: