Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Developed in 1856 by Henry

Developed in 1856 by Henry S

there is no sign of previous tabs ever having been applied

Each knife is fitted with a 'Sheep's Foot' Blade

Scabbard retains around 70% of the original paint

as indicated by the faint markings on the lock plate under the pan:

Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Developed in 1856 by HenryOriginal Item: Only One Available: This is a fantastic find, and only the second example that we have had! The M 1904 Hospital Corps Knife was the first of the modern Springfield Armory made edged weapon to carry a serial number. Designed for use by the U. S. Army Medical Corps, over 40,000 Hospital Corps Knives were made at the Springfield Armory, Springfield, MA between 1904 and 1914. Like all of the "bolo" knives, these were heavy knives intended