Guns International #: 101523079
Seller's Inventory #: CM20-861

Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Military & Police - Military Revolvers - US

Category
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Military & Police
Military Revolvers - US

**1st Year Production!** Smith & Wesson Model 1917 .45acp with Holster **Early Groove Cut Hammer**

Description:
This is a WW1 production Smith & Wesson U.S. Model 1917 revolver in .45ACP.  The Model 1917 revolver was put into production during WW1 in 1917 as a supplement to the U.S. Military's standard issue Model 1911 .45 ACP automatic pistol.  There simply were not enough 1911's in inventory or in production to arm the rapidly expanding A.E.F. forces.  The Model 1917 revolver was manufactured by both Smith and Wesson and the Colt firm during WW1.  This particular Smith & Wesson example was built in 1917, and is in very good all-original condition with about 95% of the original bluing remaining. There is some minor finish wear on both sides of this revolver caused by holster carry and handling/use.  The cylinder shows the typical minor handling marks and drag line one can expect from a military issued revolver, but no eyesores or bad spots.  The case colored hammer and trigger are beautiful on this gun, with both parts showing nice bright original colors and very little wear.  The action is still tight on this gun and in perfect time, and the barrel has strong lands and grooves throughout the bore. The original American Walnut grips show only a few minor dings around the end of the butt, and are free from any cracks, chips, or repairs.  This Smith's grips are the early dished type.   These early guns were fitted with concentric grooves on the side of the hammer (serial range 1 to 15000) which were designed for retaining oil on the hammer.  Both the dished grips and the concentric grooves were done away with in the later production guns per the U.S. Army's request.  The holster that comes with this Model 1917 is an original World War 1 production piece, manufactured by G.&K. in 1917. The leather is still supple with a rich tan color throughout.  It shows wear in places, typical of a combat-used piece with some cracking in the outer leather.  All of the original stitching is intact and tight, and the original hardware is still intact. This is a fantasic rig for someone looking for an all-original Model 1917 revolver that likely saw combat in WW1, and posibly World War 2 as well.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto)
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 1917
Serial Number: 1847
Caliber Info: .45 A.C.P.
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Bright with Sharp Rifling