c1917 U.S. ARMY COLT M1917 .45 ACP Revolver GREAT WAR & WWII Sidearm C&R “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” Marked Barrel

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c1917 U.S. ARMY COLT M1917 .45 ACP Revolver GREAT WAR & WWII Sidearm C&R  

“UNITED STATES PROPERTY” Marked Barrel

Here we present a C&R U.S. Colt Model 1917 Revolver, made in 1917 in Hartford, Connecticut. The M1917 Revolvers were six-shot, .45 ACP, large frame revolvers adopted by the United States Military in 1917, to supplement the standard .45 ACP Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol during the Great War. To put numbers into perspective, M1917s fielded during the war numbered about 2/3 the number of M1911s issued, so a little less than half of all U.S. troops requiring sidearms were carrying these hefty revolvers. There were two variations of the M1917, one made by Colt (approximately 151,700 mfd. by end of war) and the other made by Smith & Wesson (153,300 mfd. by end of war).

Colt had been producing a revolver for the U.S. Army called the M1909, a version of their heavy-frame .45-caliber New Service revolver in .45 Long Colt to supplement and replace a range of 1890s-era .38 caliber Colt and Smith & Wesson revolvers that had demonstrated inadequate stopping power during the Philippine–American War. The Colt M1917 Revolver was essentially the same as the M1909 with a cylinder cut to take the .45 ACP cartridge and the half-moon clips to hold the rimless cartridges in position. .45 Auto Rim was also developed to be fired in these without the use of the moon clips.

The overall condition is fine. Original finish is preserved. Excellent action. Bright bore with strong rifling. Markings are sharp. Both plastic grips are in fine shape with nice checkering and minimal handling.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 5-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .45 ACP

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$2200

#250690

 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $2,200.00
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