Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard by Brauer Bros. - dated 1918 British Bayonets Army 11th Cavalry Regiment

Army 11th Cavalry Regiment

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There is a bit of age and scuffing to the grip

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Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard by Brauer Bros. - dated 1918 British Bayonets Army 11th Cavalry RegimentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition Model 1917 C. T. Bolo manufactured by Fayette R. Plumb Inc, whose 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 in 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