April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/13/2023
U.S. Army Model of 1917 double action revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson under contract for the United States Army. The left side of the barrel is stamped "S.&.W. D.A. 45", with Smith & Wesson's 2-line address present across the top. Left side of frame bears a U.S. flaming bomb ordnance proof, with an "(Eagle Head) / 6" present at the trigger guard. Butt is stamped "U.S./ ARMY/ MODEL/ 1917" above the serial number, with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" present on the underside of the barrel. Interior of right grip panel is matching via a handwritten serial number written in pencil. Major metal components are blued, while the trigger and hammer are case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, cylinder, extractor, as well as on the underside of the barrel. Revolver is accompanied by 4 6-round moon clips. CONDITION: Metal components retain fair amounts of their arsenal applied blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning overall that shows through to pleasant gray and brown patinas, as well as some scattered spots of mild surface oxidation. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some scattered marks from handling and storage and a few minor losses, but are otherwise sturdy and serviceable.
Accessories
Box. 4 Moon clips