Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 - Unissued Caps & Hats 5” tall and 17” wide

5” tall and 17” wide 23" tall respectively

The pouch had two snaps: the bottom snap was used if only one clip was carried and the top snap was used if both clips were carried

The carriage wheels

Complete with full leather liner and chinstrap

with ejection and dry firing

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 - Unissued Caps & Hats 5” tall and 17” wideOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Model 1917 C. T. Bolo knife, 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 American Cutlery Co. of Chicago. The blade ricasso on this example