Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > General Topics > Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics
o

Notices

Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics Post Your General Gun Topics and Non-S&W Gun and Blade Topics Here


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-03-2009, 12:03 AM
Mickey D's Avatar
Mickey D Mickey D is offline
Member
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Carmen, Idaho
Posts: 4,294
Likes: 5,570
Liked 3,587 Times in 1,298 Posts
Default Another Colt New Service 1917 .45

I saw this Colt New Service 1917 a couple weeks ago and fell in lust. I've always liked the looks of a snub Colt ever since setting eyes on Gizamo's Fitz. Well, thinking this was a bit more practical with a full trigger guard and hammer spur, I had to have it.

It's a mid '60s conversion with perfect timing and trigger job. Circa 1919







__________________
Memory of Randy Freas-Rimfired

Last edited by Mickey D; 12-03-2009 at 12:44 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-03-2009, 12:06 AM
Andy Griffith's Avatar
Andy Griffith Andy Griffith is offline
Member
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Out for the duration
Posts: 4,870
Likes: 62
Liked 520 Times in 264 Posts
Default

That is so nice...so vintage...so classic.

I most heartily approve.
I know it is a sin to covet a man's horse...
__________________
Lost it all in a boat accident
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-03-2009, 12:07 AM
mm6mm6's Avatar
mm6mm6 mm6mm6 is offline
Member
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 780
Likes: 56
Liked 516 Times in 64 Posts
Default

That's very sharp Mickey D! Gotta like those .45 full moon clips in a big bore snubby Colt!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-03-2009, 12:30 AM
Onomea's Avatar
Onomea Onomea is online now
Member
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Oregon & Japan
Posts: 14,103
Likes: 45,793
Liked 33,034 Times in 9,024 Posts
Default

Way cool, Mickey!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-03-2009, 01:13 AM
Lenshappy's Avatar
Lenshappy Lenshappy is offline
Member
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 679
Likes: 2
Liked 30 Times in 23 Posts
Default

Nice present ya got there Mike...I approve of this ad~!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12-03-2009, 02:50 AM
whitecoyote's Avatar
whitecoyote whitecoyote is offline
Member
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: MI
Posts: 1,509
Likes: 29
Liked 1,013 Times in 231 Posts
Thumbs up

Congratulations on an excellent find!
What is the barrel length?
__________________
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

Last edited by whitecoyote; 12-03-2009 at 02:55 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 12-03-2009, 05:30 AM
gizamo gizamo is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Maine
Posts: 2,406
Likes: 137
Liked 864 Times in 187 Posts
Default

She's a real beauty...
But something's missing in the area of the grips...

I wouldn't mind finding one exactly like it. Have you shot yours yet? You'll find that it's a handful.

giz
__________________
Non gratum anus rodentum
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 12-03-2009, 07:55 AM
Indiana George Indiana George is offline
US Veteran
Absent Comrade
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Central Indiana
Posts: 1,172
Likes: 463
Liked 130 Times in 64 Posts
Default

Wow! Very nice, Mickey D!
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 12-03-2009, 08:54 AM
pawncop pawncop is offline
Member
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 18,248
Likes: 7,989
Liked 5,675 Times in 2,190 Posts
Default

Very good indeed.
__________________
I am a sheep dog!
1601 (ret)
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 12-03-2009, 10:46 AM
s&wchad's Avatar
s&wchad s&wchad is offline
Moderator
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Great Lakes State
Posts: 29,681
Likes: 12,669
Liked 33,583 Times in 7,837 Posts
Default

Whoever did the work, did a very nice job. I'd be in the market for some special grips, but I don't know what. I know I'd have fun looking!
__________________
"I also cook."
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 12-03-2009, 11:43 AM
Mickey D's Avatar
Mickey D Mickey D is offline
Member
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Carmen, Idaho
Posts: 4,294
Likes: 5,570
Liked 3,587 Times in 1,298 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gizamo View Post
She's a real beauty...
But something's missing in the area of the grips...

I wouldn't mind finding one exactly like it. Have you shot yours yet? You'll find that it's a handful.

giz
Giz, I just picked it up this past Tuesday. I hope to wring it (or me) out Saturday. I'll let you know.
__________________
Memory of Randy Freas-Rimfired
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 12-03-2009, 12:52 PM
Chromedhearts Chromedhearts is offline
US Veteran
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Alabama
Posts: 565
Likes: 383
Liked 620 Times in 202 Posts
Default

That is nice, some ivory or stags would look right at home on that.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 12-03-2009, 04:24 PM
Joe Kent Joe Kent is offline
SWCA Member
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,017
Likes: 8,182
Liked 1,639 Times in 580 Posts
Default

The latest issue of the NRA's Shooting Illustrated has an article on "Fitz" type cut down Colts and the 45 model has the very same type front sight. There maybe more than one made at the same time or by the same maker. Extremely neat pc. .
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 12-03-2009, 05:34 PM
KingBee KingBee is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 63
Likes: 3
Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts
Default

I like that one a lot. Is it blued or Parked? I agree with Chromedhearts that a set of stags would be perfect.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 12-03-2009, 05:37 PM
Wheelgunner840's Avatar
Wheelgunner840 Wheelgunner840 is offline
Member
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Upper right corner! USA
Posts: 2,287
Likes: 10
Liked 30 Times in 20 Posts
Default

Sweeeeet! Good luck with it Mickey!

WG840
__________________
Freedom above all else.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 12-03-2009, 08:23 PM
sigp220.45's Avatar
sigp220.45 sigp220.45 is offline
US Veteran
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Colorado
Posts: 8,075
Likes: 27,784
Liked 33,567 Times in 5,253 Posts
Default

You're killing me. That is fantastic.
__________________
“What you got, ain’t new.”
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 12-03-2009, 09:29 PM
gizamo gizamo is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Maine
Posts: 2,406
Likes: 137
Liked 864 Times in 187 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mickey D View Post
Giz, I just picked it up this past Tuesday. I hope to wring it (or me) out Saturday. I'll let you know.
I'd be real interested in your range report. There are only a handful of us with these guns and you almost never hear how they handle. I find that mine is pretty snappy with standard ball .45 ACP. I have some older factory Auto Rim and some Auto Rim that I've downloaded abit. Seems to be pretty manageable with that....

Lookin' forward to your impressions....


giz
__________________
Non gratum anus rodentum
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 12-03-2009, 09:42 PM
Mickey D's Avatar
Mickey D Mickey D is offline
Member
Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45 Another Colt New Service 1917 .45  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Carmen, Idaho
Posts: 4,294
Likes: 5,570
Liked 3,587 Times in 1,298 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gizamo View Post
I'd be real interested in your range report. There are only a handful of us with these guns and you almost never hear how they handle. I find that mine is pretty snappy with standard ball .45 ACP. I have some older factory Auto Rim and some Auto Rim that I've downloaded abit. Seems to be pretty manageable with that....

Lookin' forward to your impressions....


giz
Looking forward to shooting the big guy.

The barrel is 2 1/2" and the finish is blue.
__________________
Memory of Randy Freas-Rimfired
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
colt, fitz, nra, snubby, snubnose, tactical

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Colt New Service 1917 Identification 35Rem Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics 16 11-19-2016 11:51 AM
*SOLD* WTT/WTS : Uberti NO 3 1875 44-40 - Top Break - For S&W 1917 / Colt 1917 Spaxspore GUNS - For Sale or Trade 0 01-24-2016 09:59 PM
Bought A Colt New Service Model of 1917 Today Dennis The B Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics 6 11-25-2012 08:01 AM
WTS - Lower prices - S&W 1917, Colt 1917, RHKP Model 10, Model 1917 holsters cubrock GUNS - For Sale or Trade 5 06-18-2012 04:57 PM
CLOSED Brazil Itajuba 1917 .45 revolver barrel. Original FM 23-46 Colt & S&W 1917 .45 Revolver_Ocelot Accessories/Misc - For Sale or Trade 0 04-20-2012 01:29 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:53 AM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)