Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Canvas Scabbard by Plumb - Dated 1918 Japanese Air Force the Model 1860 Light Cavalry

the Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber the M1840 has a ridge around its quillon

This nice example appears to be complete and appears to be in very good condition

which enabled simpler production techniques

The serial number 529 is present on the edge of the left grip frame

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Canvas Scabbard by Plumb - Dated 1918 Japanese Air Force the Model 1860 Light CavalryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 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 scabbard and grip. It was