2 pre-ww1 Bolo Knives....
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, Nov 22 2012 06:24 AM
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Posted 22 November 2012 - 06:24 AM
I picked up these to pre-WW1 bolo knives yesterday.....The top one is 1910 dated and the bottom one is 1909 dated. both are Springfield Armory marked and serial numbered...
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Posted 22 November 2012 - 06:40 AM
Those are nice!...i once had one like the top knife, very massive weapons!.....mike
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Posted 22 November 2012 - 07:44 AM
The top one is a Hospital Corps bolo and was not intended to be a weapon. It was tool for use in the field by medical personnel.
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Posted 22 November 2012 - 07:52 AM
Very nice, an 'instant collection' to find two at the same time.
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Posted 22 November 2012 - 08:31 AM
Aha good point!.....i guess i should have said massive piece of steel!.....mikeThe top one is a Hospital Corps bolo and was not intended to be a weapon. It was tool for use in the field by medical personnel.
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Posted 22 November 2012 - 11:52 AM
Great Find !! Really nice Knives -----Blue Skies Mark
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Posted 22 November 2012 - 02:06 PM
Great finds. Did you get scabbards?
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Posted 22 November 2012 - 07:50 PM
I have a nice Bolo and scabbard like the one pictured on top. Solid piece!
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Posted 23 November 2012 - 10:53 AM
The bottom one is the Model1909 bolo. You have a first year production piece-it should have a very low serial number.
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Posted 23 November 2012 - 03:57 PM
I did not get any scabbards with them but I see the scabbards turn up from time to time so when I get a chance I will get the scabbards for them....
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Posted 23 November 2012 - 05:22 PM
Very nice M1909. I've been looking for a nice one with no luck for a couple of years now.
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