I have a Village Blacksmith and Plum 1917 I need help with

[Ryansdaddy]

Folks I have a few Bolo’s I am looking to sell but other than the info I have here I don’t know much about them or what is a good asking price and I am hoping you all can help me out.
The first is a USMC Hospital Corpsman Knife was issued by the Marine Corps during World War II. USMC Hospital Corpsman Knife:
Village Blacksmith. Boyt was the only manufacturer of the scabbard, This one is "45") it also does not have original grips

The second Own a rare piece of collectible history. This is a HEAVY (27.8 oz) knife manufactured by PLUM in Philadelphia 1917, as marked on blade. On the reverse of blade is stamped (looks like) U.S. and the number I have aftermarket grips that I have not put on.
Thank you

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[old-smithy]

none original grips will markedly reduce the value, check on ebay by searching for 1904 bolo and 1917 bolo to get ideas of prices, with none originals i doubt it would be more than 100 ea, thats all i would pay as grips are not easy to come by, in know as i need a set for a Plumb also see

US bolo Knives

for some information and pictures of at least the 1917 marked ones

[gew8805]

Your bottom knife is a US Model 1909 Bolo, much harder to find than the much more common M1910 and it's near twin, the ubiquitous M1917. Your M1909 could not have been made by Plumb, the M1909, IIRC, was only made at the Springfield Armory. It was made through 1915.

Here is a link for more information:

The Springfield Edge: M-1909 Bolo Knife