Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia Dated 1918 with 1917-Dated Canvas Scabbard Sharps Rifle the exterior and bottom of

the exterior and bottom of the interior were painted black in "field repaint" style

but looks like it has bee repainted in the past

5 in (370 mm) barrel and a telescoping stock

Liner is absent but chinstrap is included

Eddystone made 1

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia Dated 1918 with 1917-Dated Canvas Scabbard Sharps Rifle the exterior and bottom ofOriginal 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: