Guns International #: 102911455
Seller's Inventory #: 247015

Category - .45 ACP Revolvers - Smith & Wesson Revolvers

Category
.45 ACP Revolvers
Smith & Wesson 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.

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 nearing fine. Original blue finish is preserved on the frame. Excellent action. The bore is bright with nice rifling. Solid grips. Markings are sharp. 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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$1800

#247015
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes