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Un-Opened box of Remington U.M.C. .45 acp ammunition for model of 1917 revolver.....
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.
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Nice score! I have a few similar boxes for the 1911, but the Model 1917 boxes seem to be a lot harder to find.
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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.
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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
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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.
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10-30-2011, 06:45 PM
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Thanks HP! I didn't know about those for the .45 acp.
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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.
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Bob,
Thanks for that great information!! I was not aware that there were two kinds. Do you have pictures of the "spoons" type?
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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
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Very cool. I just lucked into a few boxes of 1920's and 1930's 1911 ammo, but that tops my score.
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I also have this full, opened box from 1918 that only mentions the 1911 on the box.
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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"
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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"
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Thanks for posting the pics Bob!
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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!
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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.
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Sounds like an awesome collection of 1917's Richard
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Durn it!! Now I gotta start looking for cool ammo also!!!!
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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.
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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.
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Makes you wonder just how many followed the instructions to clean and repack the brass? Somehow I just don't see this being done.
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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.
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