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Category - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War - .45 ACP Revolvers

Category
Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
.45 ACP Revolvers

Colt 1917 45 acp DA

Description:
  Up for sale is a real warhorse of a pistol. Its a Colt  1917 DA ,45 acp revolver in great condition with period holster marked USMC. Im not a Colt expert but from what information I could gather, it was originally a .45 LC. recambered at the start of WW1 and then placed in an arsenal and reissaued for WW2. It was issued to my father in WW2 either during his tour in Europe or as an MP in SC. It has recently benn serviced by an extremely compent gunsmith to replace all springs and lighten the triger pull. I have shot several hundred rounds in it without any failure. Accuracy is normal for a militry pistol of this age, This revolver looks to be originaql in every aspect with blimish on the left side cover plate. Bluing is good and looks original. Bore is bright and lands are sharp.Cylinder has minor pitting at the projectile end but cases are removed very easily with the attached moon clips, Along with the pistol comes the period USMC holster. case removal tool and several moon clips.
On the barrel are the following markings :
US Property
Colt DA 45
Pat 1885 - 1900- 1905

On the butt are the following :
SN 56510
US Army 1917 model 1917

On the cylinder arm is :
199113
6676
6676
199113

I could not identify the proof marks but there are severa.l

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 191`7 DA
Serial Number: 56510
Barrel Length: 5.5
Caliber Info: 45 acp
Bore: Exce3llant
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Excellant
Action: DA
Finish: Good
Sights: open
Manufacture Date: 1905 est.
Extras: Holster. case removal tool, Moon clips
Item Location: NC