Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory Scabbard - dated 1908 French Flags for maker Eugen Ising

for maker Eugen Ising

The over complicated Gahendra Rifle was thereafter basically shelved

Nice to see even our wartime idols cared about the GIs

This was common for use on CANADIAN weapons and perhaps indicates where this carbine was issued

This very nice example is complete with a complete liner and chinstrap

Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory Scabbard - dated 1908 French Flags for maker Eugen IsingOriginal Item: Only One Available: This is a fantastic find, and we have only ever had a few of these in the past! The M 1904 Hospital Corps Knife was the first of the modern Springfield Armory made edged weapon to carry a serial number. Designed for use by the U. S. Army Medical Corps, over 40,000 Hospital Corps Knives were made at the Springfield Armory, Springfield, MA between 1904 and 1914. Like all of the "bolo" knives, these were heavy knives