Un-Opened box of Remington U.M.C. .45 acp ammunition for model of 1917 revolver.....

LOBO · Oct 29, 2011

I thought I would share this with ya'll. I'm not a big ammunition collector, but when this came along I couldn't pass it up

This is an un-opened, full box of Remington U.M.C. .45 acp ammo for model of 1917 revolver. It is 24 rounds in half-moon clips.

s&wchad · Oct 29, 2011

Nice score! I have a few similar boxes for the 1911, but the Model 1917 boxes seem to be a lot harder to find.

highpower3006 · Oct 29, 2011

Very cool. Several years ago you could find that kind of stuff at gun shows, now it seems to have dried up.

Back in the mid 1990's I stumbled across a couple of boxes of the .45 cal shot shells that were issued to aircrews in the Pacific during WWII for hunting small game in case they were shot down.

Lee Barner · Oct 30, 2011

they are a nice addition to a 1917 set up. i absolutely lucked into a box many years ago in leavenworth, ks at a yard sale. found those and a few old, old military manuals.

highpower, now you've shown me another box to look for. lee

bettis1 · Oct 30, 2011

Chris,

That is a very nice collectible. Congratulations!

There are actually two types of boxes of the .45ACP in the half moon clips. That one is called the "zig-zag" because the clips are alternating as they face each other. The other is called the "spoons" because the clips are stacked like spoons in a drawer.

Bob

LOBO · Oct 30, 2011

Thanks HP! I didn't know about those for the .45 acp.

LOBO · Oct 30, 2011

bettis1 said:
Chris,

That is a very nice collectible. Congratulations!

There are actually two types of boxes of the .45ACP in the half moon clips. That one is called the "zig-zag" because the clips are alternating as they face each other. The other is called the "spoons" because the clips are stacked like spoons in a drawer.

Bob

Bob,
Thanks for that great information!! I was not aware that there were two kinds. Do you have pictures of the "spoons" type?

bettis1 · Oct 30, 2011

I'm sorry that I don't have pictures. I do have a box of each type that has been opened so I'll try to get some pictures to post.

Bob

Elmer · Oct 30, 2011

Very cool. I just lucked into a few boxes of 1920's and 1930's 1911 ammo, but that tops my score.

LOBO · Oct 30, 2011

I also have this full, opened box from 1918 that only mentions the 1911 on the box.

bettis1 · Oct 31, 2011

Chris,

Here are a couple of photos of the two types of M1917 ammo in clips.

They are both REM-UMC. The "Spoon" is headstamped 17 and the "Zig-zag" is headstamped 18.

Bob

"Zig-Zag"

"Spoon"

"Zig-Zag"

"Spoon"

LOBO · Nov 1, 2011

bettis1 said:
Chris,

Here are a couple of photos of the two types of M1917 ammo in clips.

They are both REM-UMC. The "Spoon" is headstamped 17 and the "Zig-zag" is headstamped 18.

Bob

"Zig-Zag"

"Spoon"

"Zig-Zag"

"Spoon"

Thanks for posting the pics Bob!

Wiretap23 · Nov 19, 2011

Great find Chris!
And Bob, I can't believe you have two boxes!

I've been putting together a collection. At the heart of it is a Army issue M1917 in near mint condition, a bunch of half moon clips, an all original web belt rig including holster, lanyard, ammo pouch, canteen, and 1st aid pouch.

The big thing missing at the moment is a box of original 1/2 moon clipped ammo. So if either of you ever wants to part with a box of that, let me know!

Also of course, if anybody else comes across any drop me a line. There's a good chance I'd be interested.

I also have a 95%+ "Brazilian", and another completely refinished and re-barreled Army issue M1917 that is the current shooter out of the collection. Eventually I 'd like round this out with every variant of the S&W manufactured M1917 pistol I can find - and manage to pay for!

Richard.

LOBO · Nov 20, 2011

Wiretap23 said:
Great find Chris!
And Bob, I can't believe you have two boxes!

I've been putting together a collection. At the heart of it is a Army issue M1917 in near mint condition, a bunch of half moon clips, an all original web belt rig including holster, lanyard, ammo pouch, canteen, and 1st aid pouch.

The big thing missing at the moment is a box of original 1/2 moon clipped ammo. So if either of you ever wants to part with a box of that, let me know!

Also of course, if anybody else comes across any drop me a line. There's a good chance I'd be interested.

I also have a 95%+ "Brazilian", and another completely refinished and re-barreled Army issue M1917 that is the current shooter out of the collection. Eventually I 'd like round this out with every variant of the S&W manufactured M1917 pistol I can find - and manage to pay for!

Richard.

Sounds like an awesome collection of 1917's Richard

Sprefix · Nov 20, 2011

Durn it!! Now I gotta start looking for cool ammo also!!!!

bettis1 · Nov 20, 2011

Richard,

Welcome to the Forum. It sounds like you have put together a very nice collection of these historic pieces. We would love to see some pictures of them.

Since it looks like you have focused on the M1917, don't pass up a chance to add a Colt M1917 if you get a chance. Comparing the features of both is informative.

Bob

s&wchad · Nov 20, 2011

I like the brass care instructions on the back of some of the WWI vintage ammo. Brass was in short supply and the primers were corrosive.

H Richard · Nov 20, 2011

Makes you wonder just how many followed the instructions to clean and repack the brass? Somehow I just don't see this being done.

bmg60 · Nov 20, 2011

45 ACP 1917 in clips

hi
Here are a couple of boxes of the 1917 in clips. One is from Peters the other from Remington.
Got these from Lee in Tulsa last show, lee also had a box of the spoon ones.
They are not cheap I looked through all the tables at Tulsa and these were the only ones for sale.

Jim Fisher

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