McDermut99 Posted January 7, 2016 Share #1 Posted January 7, 2016 This my most recent edged weapon acquisition. 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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McDermut99 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted January 7, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong, but did the blade originally have a dark blue finish? Some if it has been worn off on both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted January 7, 2016 Other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted January 7, 2016 Wood grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted January 7, 2016 And yes, the "crack" is present on the top of the hilt (though not pictured). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted January 7, 2016 Sheath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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McDermut99 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share #14 Posted January 7, 2016 Brauer Bros. stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted January 7, 2016 Share #15 Posted January 7, 2016 yes it was blued, looks un issued to me. Nice clean example.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted January 7, 2016 Share #16 Posted January 7, 2016 One of my favorites, just out of how mean they look, although I know they were intended to be used for more utilitarian proposes. Anybody ever hear of an account if one being used as a fighting knife? I know some accounts of Henry Johnson mention a bolo, but I don't know if it was an M1917. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted January 7, 2016 Share #17 Posted January 7, 2016 They really have some meat to them. Regardless of whether they were, they certainly could have been used in a fight. They're like the US version of a kukri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share #18 Posted January 8, 2016 There is some sticky adhesive-like material on the sides of the blade. How would you suggest I remove it without removing the finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted January 8, 2016 Share #19 Posted January 8, 2016 Any gun grease solvent should do the trick. Just do not use anything real abrasive. 0000 steel wool is normally fine if you have to use more than a wipe. While you are at it you might consider removing the grips and cleaning/oiling under there too. I suggest that because I believe whoever had it before you put the screws in the wrong side. They normally go right to left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonetman Posted January 8, 2016 Share #20 Posted January 8, 2016 Any gun grease solvent should do the trick. Just do not use anything real abrasive. 0000 steel wool is normally fine if you have to use more than a wipe. While you are at it you might consider removing the grips and cleaning/oiling under there too. I suggest that because I believe whoever had it before you put the screws in the wrong side. They normally go right to left. For whatever reason, the Plumb plant at St. Louis put their screws in left to right. I don't really collect these, but have picked up a couple over the years that were parts of veteran's groups. Top in the photo is a Springfield Model 1910 dated 1912. Bottom is a Plumb St. Louis Model 1917 CT dated 1918. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted January 8, 2016 Share #21 Posted January 8, 2016 Good info Gary! I don't collect them either but have had a few. Need to check to see if I have one. Is "normally " considered close? Or does that only count in horse shoes and hand grenades? As Maxwell Smart would say, I missed it by "" that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted January 8, 2016 Share #22 Posted January 8, 2016 I like the Bolos too. Have a Springfield, ACC, two Plumbs, and a Kiffe repro I bought in 1974 for $5. Also have 3x M1910/17 canvas scabbards, plus 3x LFC Metal scabbards, two of which are mint in the wrapper still. Bolos are cool! Carried the Kiffe for a short time in the army, didn't work for me. The blade design doesn't work well cutting brush. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share #23 Posted January 13, 2016 How much is the set worth? I'm not really an edged weapons collector right now, and I was hoping its worth more than $100 in its condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share #24 Posted January 19, 2016 Here is another shot that shows the screws better: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share #25 Posted June 2, 2016 Moved to the FS section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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