The best 1917 (I'll ever own), maybe ever?

[Modified]

I am now the extraordinarily proud owner of this:

Some of you may recognize the work, at least some of the work as being listed in your King catalog:

In addition to the absolutely excellent sights, the action has also been modified.

When you shoot the gun in double action there is a distinctive point right before the hammer drops where it stops, the cylinder locks fully in place, and you can then finish your pull. I understand this was used for slow fire, and it takes a bit of getting used to but is really really neat. It reminds me a bit of Rugers, but the obviously intentional nature of it makes it more pronounced and easier to use.

If it's ok, I do believe I have a new favorite gun. I cannot wait to get this out to the range.

Side question: Walrus Ivory? They don't appear to be elephant from what I know of ivory, with lots of... mineralization?

If anyone wants more pictures, or specific pictures let me know.

 

[bluongo]

Very Cool!!!

 

[trains2planes]

NICE! with some very well thought out and executed mods. Someone knew what he wanted in a fighting gun. Very tastefully done. I could slip that in my pocket and forget the wallet. Hard to improve on that package.

 

[410bore]

wow, I love that!

 

[JohnRippert]

That............is perfect.



I have a Model 18 that the trigger stacks similar to what you are describing. It makes me look like I can shoot.

 

[Modified]

Snapped a few more shots:

 

[vonn]

Man that is one nice gun! Someone did it right !

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

A lot of my Pre War N Frames have a distinctive hitch when the Cylinder Stop locks into place at the end of the DA pull.I don't think it means the Action was worked on.

 

[Modified]

A lot of my Pre War N Frames have a distinctive hitch when the Cylinder Stop locks into place at the end of the DA pull.I don't think it means the Action was worked on.

I know what you mean, I've felt it on some of them too. I'll have to figure out how to take a video of this action and see if it matches up to your experience. I'd be fascinated if it did because this isn't just sort of a hitch, this is an extremely pronounced stopping point. I have other 1917s from right around the same time and they don't do this at all.


I must also take a moment to note that my title for this thread may in fact be incorrect, as I was pointed off by the forum to this thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...1917-commercial-target-less-than-5-known.html

And I have to say, that's a pretty astonishing gun that I should have considered when I made my statement.

 

[handejector]

Neat gun.
Yes- Walrus Ivory.
The trigger catch is because of the later (grooved) trigger which is not exactly like the 1917 trigger. It works, but does not mesh in exactly the way the original did.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

I know what you mean, I've felt it on some of them too. I'll have to figure out how to take a video of this action and see if it matches up to your experience. I'd be fascinated if it did because this isn't just sort of a hitch, this is an extremely pronounced stopping point. I have other 1917s from right around the same time and they don't do this at all.


I must also take a moment to note that my title for this thread may in fact be incorrect, as I was pointed off by the forum to this thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...1917-commercial-target-less-than-5-known.html

And I have to say, that's a pretty astonishing gun that I should have considered when I made my statement.

Don't forget about my 1917 with Factory Pre War Target conversion and serrated top strap:http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/355929-1917-target-has-arrived.html

 

[Muley Gil]

What is the barrel length? 3 3/4"?

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Neat gun.
Yes- Walrus Ivory.
The trigger catch is because of the later (grooved) trigger which is not exactly like the 1917 trigger. It works, but does not mesh in exactly the way the original did.

That is interesting Lee,My 1917 Target had a grooved Trigger installed at the Factory and it does not have a hitch.They must have done some extra fitting....

 

[g8rb8]

Exquisite!
John
Scoundrel and Ne'er-Do-Well in Training

 

[Modified]

Neat gun.
Yes- Walrus Ivory.
The trigger catch is because of the later (grooved) trigger which is not exactly like the 1917 trigger. It works, but does not mesh in exactly the way the original did.

Interesting, very interesting.

I need to break out my 2 other grooved hammer 1917s I think

Don't forget about my 1917 with Factory Pre War Target conversion and serrated top strap:http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/355929-1917-target-has-arrived.html

Yeah... there are some really dang cool 1917s out there aren't there?

What is the barrel length? 3 3/4"?

3 5/8ths actually.

 

[bmg60]

Hi
Your gun is a great example of a modified revolver, but great 1917's are still out there. I have 3 other great guns that go with the rare Target. All 4 guns are
all factory original and are 98% plus condition.
enjoy the pictures,
Jim Fisher

All most forgot about this one.
1917 in a shipment of two factory nickel 1917 commerical shipped to Ohio in 1927. there are less than 5 documented
factory nickel 1917's.

 

[tinman931]

Great gun. Love those sights!

 

[steelslaver]

Walrus Ivory has the tapioca interior your grips display

 

[Rick_A]

Very nice.

The front sight arrangement look a bit funky but sure makes it obvious that it's something special.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[awp101]

Wow! Just...WOW!