Smith & Wesson M1917 45 ACP Army Revolver Early 4 Digit Serial Number...Very Nice
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Category: Military Revolvers - US - .45 ACP Revolvers

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Seller: target75
Member Since: 7/25/11
First Name: Tom
State: Kentucky
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 536-1454
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Return must be in original unfired, no disassembly original condition...buyer responsible for all shipping and transfer costs.
Payment Types Accepted: USPS money order, Bank Cashiers Check



Description:
Up for sale is a Smith&Wesson Model 1917 with a 4 digit serial number  ('1458') in very nice condition.  This is a late 1917 production revolver.  Very early four digit sn on the butt.  'GHS' acceptance for Gilbert H. Stewart on left side of frame near the hammer.  Approxmimately, only 1-40,000 had this acceptance stamp.
Frame marking inside the cylinder 'S 38"
Marking on cylinder side is '38'
Cylinder is marked 'S' and '1458' matching the serial number
Cylinder ejector is marked '1458', but I could not get a picture of it
Concentric goove cuts on the hammer with superb color case hardening remailnig(correct for this time period)
Beautiful color case hardening remains on the trigger
Early S&W 'dished' (scallop top grips) which were rounded in 1918 by S&W.  No markings on the inside.

I have been asked if it was reblued.  It was not sold to me as a reblue.  The stamping and lettering is sharp and still quite clear.  But, if it was polished and reblued it was very professionally done.

Overall in very nice condition but look at all the pictures and decide for yourself.  Rimmed 45's are hard to come these days so I will include (10)
moon clips to use for the 45 ACP.  C&R okay as long as your local community will permit....

No sales to CA, CT, MA, NJ, New York, Cook County Chicago, Wash DC or any other city/state where this could be a problem....and will only sell to remaining lower 48.  I am a private seller and will ship from my FFL to your FFL(C&R).  USPS MO and Bank Certified check are the only forms of payment accepted.  Shipping and Ins is 50.00 and thanks for looking....Ammo not for sale....Ammo not for sale...

A layaway is possible....25% nonrefundable downpayment....Send the remaining balance at any increment at any time as long as all is concluded by 90 days...because of the layaway plan, the 3 day inspection policy is not included so there is no return possible.
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto)
Manufacturer: S&W
Model: M1917
Condition: Very Nice
Metal Condition: Very Nice
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Excellent