World War One

Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production

Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production
Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production
Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production
Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production
Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production
Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production
Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production
Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production
Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production
Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production

Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production
Very good condition and guaranteed original pre WWI US Army Model 1909 bolo knife machete. Marked SA on the left side of the blade for production by Springfield Armory, and dated 1909 with a flaming bomb proof mark. Right side of blade is marked U. With a low serial number 3, xxx. Blade has original bright finish with some scattered brown and gray. Right side has some pitting near the tip. Remaining metal finish is original blue showing some normal wear. Fitted in correct original leather scabbard that is the early style with lanyard ring at the tip. Leather is soft and supple with some normal wear, stitching and rivets are nice and tight.

Scabbard is maker marked ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL and dated 1910. Also marked BBNJ, possibly a New Jersey unit marking. A rare first year production US M1909 machete that will make an excellent addition to your collection.

The item "PRE WWI US MODEL 1909 BOLO KNIFE MACHETE-FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION" is in sale since Saturday, December 17, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons". The seller is "sreisel" and is located in Copenhagen, New York.

This item can be shipped worldwide.


Pre Wwi Us Model 1909 Bolo Knife Machete-first Year Production