Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918 ZB 26-ZB 30 These numbers could have several

These numbers could have several meanings

which gave it maximum range of about 800 m (870 yd) (with gun elevation 25°) and around 180 m point blank range (gun elevation 5°)

Overall condition of the gorget is just about unissued

The panel measures approximately 64” W x 18” H x 16” D

We turned over the exterior

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918 ZB 26-ZB 30 These numbers could have severalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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 scabbard and