Difference between civil/army m1917 bolo? - US MILITARIA FORUM
2010年5月8日 · The Model of 1910 bolo was the basis for the Model 1917, with the primary difference being the elimination of the scabbard catch from the Model 1910. 1917 production of the Model 1910 by Springfield started with the bright blade/blued guard and hilt that had been standard, went to a fully dark "war finish" blue, and then at the end left the scabbard catch off.
U.S. Model 1917 C.T. Plumb Bolo Knife - EDGED WEAPONS - US …
2016年1月7日 · Both the bolo knife and the sheath are dated 1918. The knife was made by F.R. Plumb in St. Louis. The sheath was made by Brauer Bros. The knife has definitely seen some use, but it's all there. I'm no knife expert and I don't know how well I did, so any other information that can be provided would be greatly appreciated!
What is this Bolo? - EDGED WEAPONS REFERENCE - U.S. Militaria …
2014年3月5日 · I just received a WWI Bolo with a scabord. It was listed as a: US WWI M1917 BOLO TRENCH COMBAT KNIFE & A-K-CO 1918 RHS LEATHER /CANVAS SCABBARD. I cannot find a bolo that looks like the one I purchased. I cant find it in Coles Best of Book and havent seen one on the internet thats like it.
Medical Corpsmen Bolo Knife & Hospital Corps Bolo Knife
2010年12月30日 · But now the knife was also to be issued to fighting Marines, one per four-man squad according to the Tables of Organization and Equipment then in effect. So although it is named a Hospital Corps Knife it was also to become a tool for Marine use in combat. The knife was designed for use specifically for the field medical situations.
Model 1904 Hospital Corps Knife Bolo For consideration
2021年1月24日 · "This is a Model 1904 Springfield Arsenal Made and serial numbered Hospital Corps Bolo Knife, one of the more enigmatic and mysterious military knives issued to American troops from 1904 to 1914. Designed for use by the U.S. Army Medical Corps, there have been many stories about their intended use- everything from clearing brush to performing ...
Questions about m1917 Bolo Knives - U.S. Militaria Forum
2020年6月23日 · The M1909 in my other post is a Springfield Armory dated 1910. During WW1 these put put back into production by Plumb since Springfield Armory was otherwise engaged. I have also included a photo of a USMC Hospital Corps knife (often referred to as a bolo) from WW2, and the M1917 bolo in the Hospital Corps sheath- to show they are similar in size.
Plumb m1917 c.t. bolo - EDGED WEAPONS - U.S. Militaria Forum
2017年7月23日 · Looks all original to me. The CT stood for commercial tolerances, but it is a military piece. It's basically a streamlined version of the earlier M1910 bolo produced by Springfield Armory. I don't believe any were produced for military use after WW1 but many WW1 items were obtained and used by Soldiers and Marines during WW2.
Help Identify WW1 Springfield Armory Knife - US MILITARIA FORUM
2014年5月21日 · I need help identifying a WW1 knife. It has Springfield Armory--SA and 1912 along with the SA cartouche on one side and US with 29507 on the other side. All my research has led to the SA 1912 Bolo knife with a round tip and the first three inches from the tip sharpened on the top edge of the blade.
M1917 Bolo Knife - EDGED WEAPONS - U.S. Militaria Forum
2008年3月8日 · Hello everyone, I am new to the forum, and I was wondering if any of you might have some friendly advice for me. I have a WW1 M1917 Bolo knife that is in desperate need of restoration. It is just a blade right now, missing its wooden handle scales and the steel cross guard. Does anyone know where...
My first m1917 Bolo Knife - EDGED WEAPONS - U.S. Militaria Forum
2021年3月24日 · On any fixed blade knife, the tang is the metal extension from the blade. It makes up the handle. Some knives have an exposed tang, like the Bolo, where you would find the Ordnance bomb. The Ordnance bomb is a proof mark that shows that the knife, or bayonet or rifle or anything else that's marked like that, has been approved by the War Dept.