Guns International #: 103112399
Seller's Inventory #: 250413

Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - .45 ACP Revolvers

Category
Smith & Wesson Revolvers
.45 ACP Revolvers

1918 mfg. U.S. ARMY S&W M1917 .45 ACP Revolver GREAT WAR & WWII Sidearm C&R Made to Fill the Wartime Gap in 1911 Production

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1918 mfg. U.S. ARMY S&W M1917 .45 ACP Revolver GREAT WAR & WWII Sidearm C&R

Made to Fill the Wartime Gap in 1911 Production

Here we present a C&R Smith & Wesson U.S. Model 1917 Double Action Revolver, made circa 1918 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The U.S. government contract Smith & Wesson Model 1917 revolvers had serial numbers between 1 and 175100. 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 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 US 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). After the war S&W M1917 revolvers were sold commercially and also to the Brazilian government. Brazilian contract revolvers have the Brazilian seal stamped on the side plate.

The overall condition is good. Traces of original blue are present, mostly on the cylinder. Strong action all the way around. The bore has a bright shimmer with nice rifling. Both grips are seated firmly and have average handling wear. Markings are legible. Numbers match.

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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$1900

#250413
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $1,900.00
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