Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 MILITARIA evidently used by a Japanese

evidently used by a Japanese soldier or put on by the USGI who brought it home

popularized during the reign of the Emperor Maximilian (1494-1519)

The Zulus devastated an entire British regiment

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: an A on top of the chamber

Bores are crisp but have seen use

Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 MILITARIA evidently used by a JapaneseOriginal 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