Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia Dated 1918 with 1917-Dated Canvas Scabbard OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT The percussion lock is a

The percussion lock is a Trade lock still bearing WARRANTED and is also engraved with a Maker's name that starts with a "W"

He was also suffering from stomach problems

The organization would then be disbanded in March of 1943 and its members would be drafted into Volksturm service in 1945

which indicates the approximate manufacture date of March - April 1945

marked on the blade by blade by the desirable maker J

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia Dated 1918 with 1917-Dated Canvas Scabbard OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT The percussion lock is aOriginal 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: