July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2022
A great example of a Smith & Wesson Model 1917 double action revolver chambered in .45 ACP. Manufactured in May of 1918. Blued square butt "N" frame with plain walnut grips, lanyard ring, and pinned round barrel with fixed front sight and rear notch cut into top of frame. Left side of barrel stamped "S.&W. D.A. 45" and under the barrel stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY". Top of barrel is marked with 2-line patent date and information. Bottom of grip is stamped "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 NO 53648". US ordnance flaming bomb stamped on top left side of frame. 3 "S" inspector marks throughout. All matching serials on butt, cylinder face, barrel flat, yoke, and back of extractor star. Inside right stock has matching serial in pencil. CONDITION: Very good overall condition with most of the original bluing remaining. Minimal signs of oxidation throughout. Light handling marks throughout. Good bore and rifling. Good mechanics. GFP
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson