Thread: Grading a M1917
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Old 05-14-2017, 11:38 AM
Muley Gil Muley Gil is offline
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Is it a Brazilian 1917 or a commercial 1917? The Brazilian will have the Brazilian crest on the side plate.

The commercial 1917 should have a one line serial number on the butt and a small S&W stamp on the left side of the frame. Is it a flat top frame with the square rear sight notch or the older round top frame with a "dimple" rear sight?

Check for a re-blue. Usually, the best indicator of a non-factory re-blue is the fit of the side plate. Next would be blued hammer and trigger.
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