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Smith & Wesson Model 1917 D.A. 45 Revolver
Guns International #: 101062611 Seller's Inventory #: 18-2431
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Military & Police - .45 ACP Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (423) 875-4868
Number of Active Listings: 107
Total Number of Listings: 1271
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Description:
UPDATED 07/20/18: The S&W Model 1917 was, like its Colt counterpart, produced to supplement the 1911 in service for World War I, when production of the famous semi-auto pistol was unable to keep up with demand. Like other nations during the Great War, the leadership of the participating armed forces quickly realized that a pistol was not simply a badge of office for an officer to be issued, but a fighting weapon for use in close combat. Trench warfare essentially guaranteed close-quarters combat (CQC) once the attacker reached the enemy trench line. As such, many countries including the U.S. were scrambling to issue as many pistols to the regular infantry as their production industry could produce. Due to the lengthy time needed to produce one (for the time), production for the 1911 could not keep up with demand. As such, a supplementary weapon in the same caliber (for logistical reasons) was desired. Smith & Wesson has already produced two versions of the New Century revolver for the British Army in .455 Webley caliber as the Mark II Hand Ejector 1st and 2nd Models respectively. Building the same revolver in .45 ACP simply required moving the chamber shoulder forward and cutting the back of the cylinder for use with half-moon clips (full-moon clips came after the war. Thus, the .45 Hand Ejector U.S. Army, Model 1917 was born. Contrary to popular belief, the use of moon clips is not necessary. The square-cut shoulder allows the .45 ACP to be used without the clips. Moon clips do allow for a faster reload however. The Model 1917 will also chamber the .45 Auto Rim which is a rimmed version of the .45 Auto. The Model 1917 shown here is in slightly rough condition, which is common among military surplus firearms. Like many 1917s, the frame has been refinished. Original 1917s had a matte blue finish that was almost black in color. This one currently sports a gloss blue finish. However, the original markings are still visible. The only one that has seen any reduction in visibility is the flaming ordnance symbol. The revolver has a replacement lanyard ring and associated retention pin. The bottom of the barrel and the cylinder exhibit scuff marks. The bore in stark contrast, is in fantastic condition. The rifling is clear and there are no signs of rust though there is some old powder residue present. Mechanically, the gun is in fine condition. The double and single-action trigger pulls are smooth for their respective pull weights.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: .45 Hand Ejector U.S. Army, Model 1917
Serial Number: 69279
Caliber Info: .45 ACP and .45 Auto-Rim
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Hand Ejection
Condition: Used - Curio and Relic
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 5.5 inches (140mm)
Barrel Type: Tapered
Action: Double/Single Action
Stock: Wood Grips
Finish: Blued
Sights: Fixed