Original U.S. WWI Unissued Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard by A-K-Co. - dated 1918 Antique Cartridge Firearms the observation post was eliminated

the observation post was eliminated

Inscribed 'China Incident

It is also marked with mold number 55

The rubber on the left side has degraded a bit

MeasurementsCollar to shoulder: 11”Shoulder to sleeve: 22

Original U.S. WWI Unissued Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard by A-K-Co. - dated 1918 Antique Cartridge Firearms the observation post was eliminatedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition 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