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Colt New Service Model 1917 45 ACP 5.5” Made 1919 Augusta Arsenal Rework
Colt New Service Model 1917 45 ACP 5.5” Made 1919 Augusta Arsenal Rework
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Guns International #: 101815274
Seller's Inventory #: 21-9420
Category - Colt Revolvers - New Service
- .45 ACP Revolvers
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
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
Active Listings: 28
Total Listings: 1372
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
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.
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 Methods: 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.
Colt New Service Model 1917 45 ACP 5.5” Made 1919 Augusta Arsenal Rework
Description:
After the turn of the century, in response to the lackluster performance of the Model 1892/1894/1896 revolvers with the anemic .38 Long Colt in use in the Philippines, the US Army asked Colt to design a new double action revolver in the .45 Colt originally introduced with the Colt Peacemaker in 1873. The result was the Colt New Service revolver. It initially entered army service as the M1909. Within two years, its replacement, the Colt M1911 in .45 ACP was introduced. At the onset of World War 1, and especially after trench warfare commenced, the British Army realized they did not have enough Webley Mk. VI revolvers to suit the requirement. Many European nations considered the pistol a badge of office for officers to be issued while regular enlisted men had to make do with their rifles. Of course, in the trenches the rifles used many of the participating nations would be all but unusable due to the limited amount of room to maneuver. Hence, pistols were needed quickly. They purchased many Colt New Service and S&W New Century revolvers chambered for their .455 Webley. When the US entered World War I in 1917, the US Army came to the same conclusion as their European counterparts did – there simply weren’t enough 1911’s to go around. It was a simple matter to alter the New Service/M1909 and the New Century/Mk II to shoot the .45 ACP round using moon clips. Both revolvers became the M1917 revolver and were issued alongside the M1911 to US troops. The Colt is easily identifiable by its larger frame and much thicker barrel. While a Colt M1917 would have been heavier to carry, the thicker barrel would certainly have been more efficient at soaking up heat than the S&W’s pencil barrel. According to the Colt Serial Number Database on their , the factory serial number (198861) dates the revolver to 1919. As such, this revolver has the improved cylinder wherein each chamber has is shouldered for the .45 ACP. What this means is that moon-clips are not mandatory for shooting. However, without moon-clips, ejection of the cases must be done individually with a pencil or similar object. For World War II, this M1917 was refinished at the Augusta Arsenal in Georgia. The Arsenal’s signature stamp “AA” is located on the left side just ahead of the side plate. The original Colt markings are still visible despite the refinish though there is naturally some wear to the pony on the side plate. The revolver now sports a parkerized finish, which was faster and easier to apply than a blued finish. The 1917 exhibits the usual holster wear on the barrel and cylinder/frame edges, but retains the majority of the finish. The frame has one or two nicks in the metal but nothing serious. Mechanically, the 1917 is in superb condition. The cylinder locks up like a bank vault as they say. This means that when the trigger is pulled, and the hammer goes forward and the gun fires, the cylinder is locked up very tightly with virtually no play until the trigger is allowed to return to the forward position. The wood grips are in fairly good shape for their age, though there is a mar on the right hand grip. The bore is in excellent condition with no rust or pitting. Overall, this M1917 is in excellent condition given its age. The U.S. Army’s serial number for the gun is 45,238.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto), .45 Auto Rim
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co.
Model: Model 1917
Serial Number: 198861
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Manual, simultaneous 6-round ejection (with moon clips)
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Heavy
Action: Double/Single Action
Triggers: Single, smooth face
Stock: Walnut
Finish: Parkerized
Sights: Fixed Sights; Sight Radius 7.0 inches (178mm)
Manufacture Date: 1919
Description:
After the turn of the century, in response to the lackluster performance of the Model 1892/1894/1896 revolvers with the anemic .38 Long Colt in use in the Philippines, the US Army asked Colt to design a new double action revolver in the .45 Colt originally introduced with the Colt Peacemaker in 1873. The result was the Colt New Service revolver. It initially entered army service as the M1909. Within two years, its replacement, the Colt M1911 in .45 ACP was introduced. At the onset of World War 1, and especially after trench warfare commenced, the British Army realized they did not have enough Webley Mk. VI revolvers to suit the requirement. Many European nations considered the pistol a badge of office for officers to be issued while regular enlisted men had to make do with their rifles. Of course, in the trenches the rifles used many of the participating nations would be all but unusable due to the limited amount of room to maneuver. Hence, pistols were needed quickly. They purchased many Colt New Service and S&W New Century revolvers chambered for their .455 Webley. When the US entered World War I in 1917, the US Army came to the same conclusion as their European counterparts did – there simply weren’t enough 1911’s to go around. It was a simple matter to alter the New Service/M1909 and the New Century/Mk II to shoot the .45 ACP round using moon clips. Both revolvers became the M1917 revolver and were issued alongside the M1911 to US troops. The Colt is easily identifiable by its larger frame and much thicker barrel. While a Colt M1917 would have been heavier to carry, the thicker barrel would certainly have been more efficient at soaking up heat than the S&W’s pencil barrel. According to the Colt Serial Number Database on their , the factory serial number (198861) dates the revolver to 1919. As such, this revolver has the improved cylinder wherein each chamber has is shouldered for the .45 ACP. What this means is that moon-clips are not mandatory for shooting. However, without moon-clips, ejection of the cases must be done individually with a pencil or similar object. For World War II, this M1917 was refinished at the Augusta Arsenal in Georgia. The Arsenal’s signature stamp “AA” is located on the left side just ahead of the side plate. The original Colt markings are still visible despite the refinish though there is naturally some wear to the pony on the side plate. The revolver now sports a parkerized finish, which was faster and easier to apply than a blued finish. The 1917 exhibits the usual holster wear on the barrel and cylinder/frame edges, but retains the majority of the finish. The frame has one or two nicks in the metal but nothing serious. Mechanically, the 1917 is in superb condition. The cylinder locks up like a bank vault as they say. This means that when the trigger is pulled, and the hammer goes forward and the gun fires, the cylinder is locked up very tightly with virtually no play until the trigger is allowed to return to the forward position. The wood grips are in fairly good shape for their age, though there is a mar on the right hand grip. The bore is in excellent condition with no rust or pitting. Overall, this M1917 is in excellent condition given its age. The U.S. Army’s serial number for the gun is 45,238.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto), .45 Auto Rim
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co.
Model: Model 1917
Serial Number: 198861
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Manual, simultaneous 6-round ejection (with moon clips)
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Heavy
Action: Double/Single Action
Triggers: Single, smooth face
Stock: Walnut
Finish: Parkerized
Sights: Fixed Sights; Sight Radius 7.0 inches (178mm)
Manufacture Date: 1919
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Guns International #: 101815274
Category - Colt Revolvers - New Service
- .45 ACP Revolvers
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
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
Active Listings: 28
Total Listings: 1372
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
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 Methods: 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.
Colt New Service Model 1917 45 ACP 5.5” Made 1919 Augusta Arsenal Rework
Description: After the turn of the century, in response to the lackluster performance of the Model 1892/1894/1896 revolvers with the anemic .38 Long Colt in use in the Philippines, the US Army asked Colt to design a new double action revolver in the .45 Colt originally introduced with the Colt Peacemaker in 1873. The result was the Colt New Service revolver. It initially entered army service as the M1909. Within two years, its replacement, the Colt M1911 in .45 ACP was introduced. At the onset of World War 1, and especially after trench warfare commenced, the British Army realized they did not have enough Webley Mk. VI revolvers to suit the requirement. Many European nations considered the pistol a badge of office for officers to be issued while regular enlisted men had to make do with their rifles. Of course, in the trenches the rifles used many of the participating nations would be all but unusable due to the limited amount of room to maneuver. Hence, pistols were needed quickly. They purchased many Colt New Service and S&W New Century revolvers chambered for their .455 Webley. When the US entered World War I in 1917, the US Army came to the same conclusion as their European counterparts did – there simply weren’t enough 1911’s to go around. It was a simple matter to alter the New Service/M1909 and the New Century/Mk II to shoot the .45 ACP round using moon clips. Both revolvers became the M1917 revolver and were issued alongside the M1911 to US troops. The Colt is easily identifiable by its larger frame and much thicker barrel. While a Colt M1917 would have been heavier to carry, the thicker barrel would certainly have been more efficient at soaking up heat than the S&W’s pencil barrel. According to the Colt Serial Number Database on their , the factory serial number (198861) dates the revolver to 1919. As such, this revolver has the improved cylinder wherein each chamber has is shouldered for the .45 ACP. What this means is that moon-clips are not mandatory for shooting. However, without moon-clips, ejection of the cases must be done individually with a pencil or similar object. For World War II, this M1917 was refinished at the Augusta Arsenal in Georgia. The Arsenal’s signature stamp “AA” is located on the left side just ahead of the side plate. The original Colt markings are still visible despite the refinish though there is naturally some wear to the pony on the side plate. The revolver now sports a parkerized finish, which was faster and easier to apply than a blued finish. The 1917 exhibits the usual holster wear on the barrel and cylinder/frame edges, but retains the majority of the finish. The frame has one or two nicks in the metal but nothing serious. Mechanically, the 1917 is in superb condition. The cylinder locks up like a bank vault as they say. This means that when the trigger is pulled, and the hammer goes forward and the gun fires, the cylinder is locked up very tightly with virtually no play until the trigger is allowed to return to the forward position. The wood grips are in fairly good shape for their age, though there is a mar on the right hand grip. The bore is in excellent condition with no rust or pitting. Overall, this M1917 is in excellent condition given its age. The U.S. Army’s serial number for the gun is 45,238. SOLD Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto), .45 Auto Rim Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co. Model: Model 1917 Serial Number: 198861 Bore: Rifled Chambers: 6 Ejectors: Manual, simultaneous 6-round ejection (with moon clips) Condition: Good Barrel Type: Heavy Action: Double/Single Action Triggers: Single, smooth face Stock: Walnut Finish: Parkerized Sights: Fixed Sights; Sight Radius 7.0 inches (178mm) Manufacture Date: 1919 |
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Guns International #: 101815274
Seller's Inventory #: 21-9420
Category - Colt Revolvers - New Service
- .45 ACP Revolvers
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
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
Active Listings: 28
Total Listings: 1372
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
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.
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 Methods: 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.
Colt New Service Model 1917 45 ACP 5.5” Made 1919 Augusta Arsenal Rework
Description:
After the turn of the century, in response to the lackluster performance of the Model 1892/1894/1896 revolvers with the anemic .38 Long Colt in use in the Philippines, the US Army asked Colt to design a new double action revolver in the .45 Colt originally introduced with the Colt Peacemaker in 1873. The result was the Colt New Service revolver. It initially entered army service as the M1909. Within two years, its replacement, the Colt M1911 in .45 ACP was introduced. At the onset of World War 1, and especially after trench warfare commenced, the British Army realized they did not have enough Webley Mk. VI revolvers to suit the requirement. Many European nations considered the pistol a badge of office for officers to be issued while regular enlisted men had to make do with their rifles. Of course, in the trenches the rifles used many of the participating nations would be all but unusable due to the limited amount of room to maneuver. Hence, pistols were needed quickly. They purchased many Colt New Service and S&W New Century revolvers chambered for their .455 Webley. When the US entered World War I in 1917, the US Army came to the same conclusion as their European counterparts did – there simply weren’t enough 1911’s to go around. It was a simple matter to alter the New Service/M1909 and the New Century/Mk II to shoot the .45 ACP round using moon clips. Both revolvers became the M1917 revolver and were issued alongside the M1911 to US troops. The Colt is easily identifiable by its larger frame and much thicker barrel. While a Colt M1917 would have been heavier to carry, the thicker barrel would certainly have been more efficient at soaking up heat than the S&W’s pencil barrel. According to the Colt Serial Number Database on their , the factory serial number (198861) dates the revolver to 1919. As such, this revolver has the improved cylinder wherein each chamber has is shouldered for the .45 ACP. What this means is that moon-clips are not mandatory for shooting. However, without moon-clips, ejection of the cases must be done individually with a pencil or similar object. For World War II, this M1917 was refinished at the Augusta Arsenal in Georgia. The Arsenal’s signature stamp “AA” is located on the left side just ahead of the side plate. The original Colt markings are still visible despite the refinish though there is naturally some wear to the pony on the side plate. The revolver now sports a parkerized finish, which was faster and easier to apply than a blued finish. The 1917 exhibits the usual holster wear on the barrel and cylinder/frame edges, but retains the majority of the finish. The frame has one or two nicks in the metal but nothing serious. Mechanically, the 1917 is in superb condition. The cylinder locks up like a bank vault as they say. This means that when the trigger is pulled, and the hammer goes forward and the gun fires, the cylinder is locked up very tightly with virtually no play until the trigger is allowed to return to the forward position. The wood grips are in fairly good shape for their age, though there is a mar on the right hand grip. The bore is in excellent condition with no rust or pitting. Overall, this M1917 is in excellent condition given its age. The U.S. Army’s serial number for the gun is 45,238.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto), .45 Auto Rim
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co.
Model: Model 1917
Serial Number: 198861
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Manual, simultaneous 6-round ejection (with moon clips)
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Heavy
Action: Double/Single Action
Triggers: Single, smooth face
Stock: Walnut
Finish: Parkerized
Sights: Fixed Sights; Sight Radius 7.0 inches (178mm)
Manufacture Date: 1919
Description:
After the turn of the century, in response to the lackluster performance of the Model 1892/1894/1896 revolvers with the anemic .38 Long Colt in use in the Philippines, the US Army asked Colt to design a new double action revolver in the .45 Colt originally introduced with the Colt Peacemaker in 1873. The result was the Colt New Service revolver. It initially entered army service as the M1909. Within two years, its replacement, the Colt M1911 in .45 ACP was introduced. At the onset of World War 1, and especially after trench warfare commenced, the British Army realized they did not have enough Webley Mk. VI revolvers to suit the requirement. Many European nations considered the pistol a badge of office for officers to be issued while regular enlisted men had to make do with their rifles. Of course, in the trenches the rifles used many of the participating nations would be all but unusable due to the limited amount of room to maneuver. Hence, pistols were needed quickly. They purchased many Colt New Service and S&W New Century revolvers chambered for their .455 Webley. When the US entered World War I in 1917, the US Army came to the same conclusion as their European counterparts did – there simply weren’t enough 1911’s to go around. It was a simple matter to alter the New Service/M1909 and the New Century/Mk II to shoot the .45 ACP round using moon clips. Both revolvers became the M1917 revolver and were issued alongside the M1911 to US troops. The Colt is easily identifiable by its larger frame and much thicker barrel. While a Colt M1917 would have been heavier to carry, the thicker barrel would certainly have been more efficient at soaking up heat than the S&W’s pencil barrel. According to the Colt Serial Number Database on their , the factory serial number (198861) dates the revolver to 1919. As such, this revolver has the improved cylinder wherein each chamber has is shouldered for the .45 ACP. What this means is that moon-clips are not mandatory for shooting. However, without moon-clips, ejection of the cases must be done individually with a pencil or similar object. For World War II, this M1917 was refinished at the Augusta Arsenal in Georgia. The Arsenal’s signature stamp “AA” is located on the left side just ahead of the side plate. The original Colt markings are still visible despite the refinish though there is naturally some wear to the pony on the side plate. The revolver now sports a parkerized finish, which was faster and easier to apply than a blued finish. The 1917 exhibits the usual holster wear on the barrel and cylinder/frame edges, but retains the majority of the finish. The frame has one or two nicks in the metal but nothing serious. Mechanically, the 1917 is in superb condition. The cylinder locks up like a bank vault as they say. This means that when the trigger is pulled, and the hammer goes forward and the gun fires, the cylinder is locked up very tightly with virtually no play until the trigger is allowed to return to the forward position. The wood grips are in fairly good shape for their age, though there is a mar on the right hand grip. The bore is in excellent condition with no rust or pitting. Overall, this M1917 is in excellent condition given its age. The U.S. Army’s serial number for the gun is 45,238.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto), .45 Auto Rim
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co.
Model: Model 1917
Serial Number: 198861
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Manual, simultaneous 6-round ejection (with moon clips)
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Heavy
Action: Double/Single Action
Triggers: Single, smooth face
Stock: Walnut
Finish: Parkerized
Sights: Fixed Sights; Sight Radius 7.0 inches (178mm)
Manufacture Date: 1919
Guns International #: 101815274
Seller's Inventory #: 21-9420
Guns International #: 101815274
Seller's Inventory #: 21-9420
Category - Colt Revolvers - New Service
- .45 ACP Revolvers
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
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
Active Listings: 28
Total Listings: 1372
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
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.
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 Methods: 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.
Colt New Service Model 1917 45 ACP 5.5” Made 1919 Augusta Arsenal Rework
Description:
After the turn of the century, in response to the lackluster performance of the Model 1892/1894/1896 revolvers with the anemic .38 Long Colt in use in the Philippines, the US Army asked Colt to design a new double action revolver in the .45 Colt originally introduced with the Colt Peacemaker in 1873. The result was the Colt New Service revolver. It initially entered army service as the M1909. Within two years, its replacement, the Colt M1911 in .45 ACP was introduced. At the onset of World War 1, and especially after trench warfare commenced, the British Army realized they did not have enough Webley Mk. VI revolvers to suit the requirement. Many European nations considered the pistol a badge of office for officers to be issued while regular enlisted men had to make do with their rifles. Of course, in the trenches the rifles used many of the participating nations would be all but unusable due to the limited amount of room to maneuver. Hence, pistols were needed quickly. They purchased many Colt New Service and S&W New Century revolvers chambered for their .455 Webley. When the US entered World War I in 1917, the US Army came to the same conclusion as their European counterparts did – there simply weren’t enough 1911’s to go around. It was a simple matter to alter the New Service/M1909 and the New Century/Mk II to shoot the .45 ACP round using moon clips. Both revolvers became the M1917 revolver and were issued alongside the M1911 to US troops. The Colt is easily identifiable by its larger frame and much thicker barrel. While a Colt M1917 would have been heavier to carry, the thicker barrel would certainly have been more efficient at soaking up heat than the S&W’s pencil barrel. According to the Colt Serial Number Database on their , the factory serial number (198861) dates the revolver to 1919. As such, this revolver has the improved cylinder wherein each chamber has is shouldered for the .45 ACP. What this means is that moon-clips are not mandatory for shooting. However, without moon-clips, ejection of the cases must be done individually with a pencil or similar object. For World War II, this M1917 was refinished at the Augusta Arsenal in Georgia. The Arsenal’s signature stamp “AA” is located on the left side just ahead of the side plate. The original Colt markings are still visible despite the refinish though there is naturally some wear to the pony on the side plate. The revolver now sports a parkerized finish, which was faster and easier to apply than a blued finish. The 1917 exhibits the usual holster wear on the barrel and cylinder/frame edges, but retains the majority of the finish. The frame has one or two nicks in the metal but nothing serious. Mechanically, the 1917 is in superb condition. The cylinder locks up like a bank vault as they say. This means that when the trigger is pulled, and the hammer goes forward and the gun fires, the cylinder is locked up very tightly with virtually no play until the trigger is allowed to return to the forward position. The wood grips are in fairly good shape for their age, though there is a mar on the right hand grip. The bore is in excellent condition with no rust or pitting. Overall, this M1917 is in excellent condition given its age. The U.S. Army’s serial number for the gun is 45,238.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto), .45 Auto Rim
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co.
Model: Model 1917
Serial Number: 198861
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Manual, simultaneous 6-round ejection (with moon clips)
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Heavy
Action: Double/Single Action
Triggers: Single, smooth face
Stock: Walnut
Finish: Parkerized
Sights: Fixed Sights; Sight Radius 7.0 inches (178mm)
Manufacture Date: 1919
Description:
After the turn of the century, in response to the lackluster performance of the Model 1892/1894/1896 revolvers with the anemic .38 Long Colt in use in the Philippines, the US Army asked Colt to design a new double action revolver in the .45 Colt originally introduced with the Colt Peacemaker in 1873. The result was the Colt New Service revolver. It initially entered army service as the M1909. Within two years, its replacement, the Colt M1911 in .45 ACP was introduced. At the onset of World War 1, and especially after trench warfare commenced, the British Army realized they did not have enough Webley Mk. VI revolvers to suit the requirement. Many European nations considered the pistol a badge of office for officers to be issued while regular enlisted men had to make do with their rifles. Of course, in the trenches the rifles used many of the participating nations would be all but unusable due to the limited amount of room to maneuver. Hence, pistols were needed quickly. They purchased many Colt New Service and S&W New Century revolvers chambered for their .455 Webley. When the US entered World War I in 1917, the US Army came to the same conclusion as their European counterparts did – there simply weren’t enough 1911’s to go around. It was a simple matter to alter the New Service/M1909 and the New Century/Mk II to shoot the .45 ACP round using moon clips. Both revolvers became the M1917 revolver and were issued alongside the M1911 to US troops. The Colt is easily identifiable by its larger frame and much thicker barrel. While a Colt M1917 would have been heavier to carry, the thicker barrel would certainly have been more efficient at soaking up heat than the S&W’s pencil barrel. According to the Colt Serial Number Database on their , the factory serial number (198861) dates the revolver to 1919. As such, this revolver has the improved cylinder wherein each chamber has is shouldered for the .45 ACP. What this means is that moon-clips are not mandatory for shooting. However, without moon-clips, ejection of the cases must be done individually with a pencil or similar object. For World War II, this M1917 was refinished at the Augusta Arsenal in Georgia. The Arsenal’s signature stamp “AA” is located on the left side just ahead of the side plate. The original Colt markings are still visible despite the refinish though there is naturally some wear to the pony on the side plate. The revolver now sports a parkerized finish, which was faster and easier to apply than a blued finish. The 1917 exhibits the usual holster wear on the barrel and cylinder/frame edges, but retains the majority of the finish. The frame has one or two nicks in the metal but nothing serious. Mechanically, the 1917 is in superb condition. The cylinder locks up like a bank vault as they say. This means that when the trigger is pulled, and the hammer goes forward and the gun fires, the cylinder is locked up very tightly with virtually no play until the trigger is allowed to return to the forward position. The wood grips are in fairly good shape for their age, though there is a mar on the right hand grip. The bore is in excellent condition with no rust or pitting. Overall, this M1917 is in excellent condition given its age. The U.S. Army’s serial number for the gun is 45,238.
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Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto), .45 Auto Rim
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co.
Model: Model 1917
Serial Number: 198861
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Manual, simultaneous 6-round ejection (with moon clips)
Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Heavy
Action: Double/Single Action
Triggers: Single, smooth face
Stock: Walnut
Finish: Parkerized
Sights: Fixed Sights; Sight Radius 7.0 inches (178mm)
Manufacture Date: 1919
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