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Fine WWI Period S&W Model 1917 .45 Military Revolver Guns International #: 103638461 Seller's Inventory #: L680 Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: lope Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities Member Since: 1/28/11 State: Connecticut Country: United States Premium Seller Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 4 Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Check About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors. Description: Fine WWI Period S&W Model 1917 .45 Military Revolver Offered here and just acquired is this original WWI period issue Smith & Wesson Army Model .45 revolver. Serial number 29854 it has a 5.5" barrel. This revolver, the Smith & Wesson U.S. Army Model 1917, was officially known by Smith & Wesson as the “.45 Hand Ejector Model of 1917.” It was developed during World War I to supplement shortages of the Colt M1911. Smith & Wesson adapted its large N-frame revolver to fire the rimless .45 ACP cartridge using Joseph Wesson’s newly invented half-moon clips. Serial number 29854 places the revolver in very early wartime production, and manufactured in late 1917 or very early 1918. Collectors generally place revolvers below approximately serial 42,000 into the first production block inspected by Major Gilbert H. Stewart (“GHS” inspector mark). This revolver’s original features are correct for an early Army contract gun: 5.5" barrel Blued finish Smooth walnut grips with lanyard ring Chambered in .45 ACP Issued with half-moon clips “U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917” butt marking “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” under barrel Fixed service sights The Model 1917 is historically significant because it was one of the first revolvers designed around moon clips, and it served through WWI. It retains about 80-85% original finish and has an excellent bore. Shows wear consistent with service but is in solid shape. We have shown close up images of the revolver under our harsh 2000 watt lamps which whow that the barrel has a mixture of brown/blue patina. BUT THE IMAGES DO NOT DO JUSTICE TO THE SPECIMEN as the remainder of the barrel and frame remain a BRIGHT AND DEEP BLUE. It is genuinely uncommon today to find better than fair or good specimens because many saw heavy service, arsenal refinishing, police use, or postwar modification.  Shipping is approximately $42 however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $18.00 for longarms only.   We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use. PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD I reNFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage buyers to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol.   Price: $2,200.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto), .45-70, .45