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Lot 1856: Two U.S. Bolo Knives and Two Corpsman Knives, All with Sheaths

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 1856: Two U.S. Bolo Knives and Two Corpsman Knives, All with Sheaths

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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Two U.S. Bolo Knives and Two Corpsman Knives, All with Sheaths

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Catalog Page: 305
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Description:

1) U.S. Plumb 1917-dated bolo, 19 inches overall with a 13 3/4 inch blade, brass capped wood grip, and "LADEW" marked sheath. 2) Springfield 1913 dated corpsman's knife, 17 inches overall with a 12 inch round tipped blade, brass guard, grooved hardwood grips and a leather sheath. 3) U.S.M.C. corpsman's knife, 16 1/2 inches overall, 11 inch round tip blade, wood grips, leather "USMC/BOYT/45" sheath. 4) 1918-dated bolo, 14 3/4 inches overall with a 10 inch blade, ribbed wood grip, and a canvas and leather covered sheath.

Rating Definition:

1) Very good with a gray and brown blade patina and mild handling marks on the grips and sheath. 2) Very good, with light spotting on the blade and verdigris buildup on the brass and leather. 3) Very good, with mild blade wear, scuffing and verdigris on the sheath. 4) Good as refinished. The blade has been blackened, some chips on the grip and mild wear on the sheath.



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