Original U.S. WWI No. 1005 USN Engineer Bolo Machete with Early Wood Handle & Scabbard Russian Artwork & Posters We unfortunately have no way

We unfortunately have no way to tell hold old the fittings are

but does show signs of being used

A two-position safety lever was just above the grip on the left side: up for Fire and down for Safe

The Regiment had fought in and captured the towns of Greven

This was one of the few manufacturers of this dagger type

Original U.S. WWI No. 1005 USN Engineer Bolo Machete with Early Wood Handle & Scabbard Russian Artwork & Posters We unfortunately have no wayOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic U. S. Army WWI issue Collins type Model No 1005 Machete, with a lovely handle and embossed leather scabbard. The machete features a heavy steel, 15 inch curved blade with grips secured with four brass rivets, though one appears to be replaced. The handle itself does show signs of heavy use as well as more modern repairs. The blade surface is very smooth, showing typical age staining, with minor