Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Canvas Scabbard by Plumb, St. Louis - Both Dated 1918 Night Sights 4th Infantry Division in WWI:

4th Infantry Division in WWI:

with the front locks in different positions

Comes complete with original matched brass mounted steel scabbard that has some initials on the top mount

she was not completed until 10 May 1917

made at the IMPERIAL ARSENAL at CHARLEVILLE

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Canvas Scabbard by Plumb, St. Louis - Both Dated 1918 Night Sights 4th Infantry Division in WWI:Original Item: Only One Available. This is a 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 grip. It was