Sep 2, 2020 · The definitive study of the Krag Bowie and Bolo bayonets (and all other types for the Krag) is in “The US Krag Bayonets: History, Variations, Modifications” by Donald J. Hartman. Superbly researched with all details on both the issue types and numerous experimentals.

Officially named the M-1900 Bolo Bayonet, the Krag Bolo Bayonet, is a variant of the M-1892 Bayonet. It is extremely scare and may attempts have been made to create fakes of this rare bayonet, especially by welding M-1892 Bayonets to M-1910 Bolo Knives.

Officially named the M-1900 Bolo Bayonet, the Krag Bolo Bayonet, is a variant of the M-1892 Bayonet. It is extremely rare and many attempts have been made to create fakes of this rare bayonet, especially by welding M-1892 Bayonets to M-1910 Bolo Knives.

Apr 30, 2024 · The Bolo Bayonet . The bowie variant was a failure, but it helped inspire Captain Hugh Wise to design a bolo bayo. Soldiers realized the Philippine locals had it right with their bolo knives. These blade-heavy tools were perfect for the thick vegetation of the Philippine jungles. Captain Wise went to work designing and building his own bolo ...

When the US adopted the Krag rifle in 1892, a remarkably efficient and simple decision was made regarding its bayonet.

Aug 29, 2023 · Extrordinarily Rare Correct Springfield 1902 Krag Bolo Bayonet. 10 5/16″ bolo type blade with approx. 4″ false edge. Blade is marked on left ricasso “1902”; marked on right ricasso “US”. Straight crossguard with muzzle ring. Walnut grips fastened by 2 rivets. Birds head pommel.

Sep 6, 2008 · Fitted with a standard Mauser style hilt and smooth wood scales. Sheath is standard, with ball finial, 100% steel construction and swiveling belt hook. Very good as made from parts and refinished, with minor pitting on the blade and pressure dents on the wood. Sheath is original and excellent.

Learn three criteria needed to identify the first Krag bayonet scabbard produced and supplied to troops. Read history behind experimentation with aluminum for knife bayonet scabbards. View color photos of all five cadet bayonet scabbards, and learn the reason for each modification.

The M-1892 Bayonet, also known as the Krag Knife Bayonet for it’s association with the M-1892 Krag Rifle, was the first standard production knife bayonet adopted by the US Army and produced at the Springfield Armory.

Sep 2, 2020 · Development of the Krag bolo style bayonet was cut short by the adoption of the new 1903 Springfield rifle, which abandoned the detachable bayonet altogether in favor of a return to a rod bayonet. However, the bolo would make a brief comeback on the Springfield in 1915…but that’s a story for another video.