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Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45 - .45 ACP Revolvers

Category
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Pre 45
.45 ACP Revolvers

VERY SCARCE COMMERCIAL MODEL 1917 .45  DA REVOLVER, #178XXX, MADE C. 1926-1927

Description:
VERY SCARCE COMMERCIAL MODEL 1917 .45  DA REVOLVER, #178XXX, MADE C. 1926-1927. With all the surplus U.S. Army Model 1917 .45 ACP (or .45 Auto Rim cartridge) revolvers around, it makes sense that very few commercial 1917s would have been made by S&W. In Supica and Nahas book THE STANDARD CATALOG OF SMITH & WESSON, 4TH EDITION, it is only stated, "Commercial Vatiationj: Considered rare." Easily identified from the military version by not having any military inspector marks or butt markings, diamond checkered grips instead of smooth walnut, no U.S. Property markings on the bottom of the barrel and only the commercial model has the S&W logo stamping on the lower left side of the frame. This is a fine example that shows only light handling and retains about all the blue with the exception of a smudge spot on the right side of the frame behind the recoil shield no doubt made by a holster strap. Fine blue overall with a touch of freckling on the back strap and very slight muzzle wear. Front sight has not been altered, matching numbers on the frame, cylinder and barrel, good case color on the hammer and trigger, lanyard ring intact, fine grips show light wear mainly on the right side as one would expect from a holstered gun with the right grip exposed. Very tight action and lock up with bright excellent bore. A very difficult to find early "N" frame Smith.

Price: $1,595.00

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto)
Manufacturer: SMITH & WESSON
Model: 1917 COMMERCIAL
Serial Number: 178XXX
Barrel Length: 5 1/2
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT