Guns International #: 102911448
Seller's Inventory #: 247014

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

Description:
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.

During peacetime, some of these revolvers were called up for duty again, this time with the Postal Service to protect mail trains and deliveries from violent robberies during this time of the “Roaring Twenties”. USPS and a contingent of Marines were armed as guards. As of the end of 1940 U.S. Army Ordnance still had about 61% of Model 1917s in inventory, so that during World War II they were reissued: some to tankers and artillerymen in theater and most to stateside security personnel and MPs on the US side, but also to Home Guard and Royal Navy on the British side. These revolvers went on to serve in both Korea and finally Vietnam, where so-called “Tunnel Rats” used them when rooting out the enemy.

The overall condition is good. Original blue finish on the frame. Excellent action. The bore is bright with nice rifling. Although both grips are replacements, they are very good with sharp checkering. Sharp markings. The barrel is a parkerized replacement. Lanyard swivel is missing. The rear sighting groove has been altered.

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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$1850

#247014
 

Price: $1,850.00                     Buy Now

Curio/Relic: Yes