Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co Ancient The angled mounting lug near

The angled mounting lug near the pommel also aids in gripping and retention

Leg Length: 5"

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This final conflict involved all the Western Powers of Europe and the United States when the Chinese besieged the Foreign Legations in Peking

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Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co Ancient The angled mounting lug nearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Model 1917 C. T. Bolo manufactured by American Cutlery Company of Chicago, Illinois. 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 is marked, but during sharpening some of the markings were ground