Good day to all. New member and first time poster. I have had this revolver as a safe queen for some time and was wondering more the value than the history as I have already gleamed alot of info off this site regarding these specific revolvers.
It is a model 1917 hand ejector five screw that has been remanufactured to the 455. The butt has the lanyard ring still attached and the frame is stamped "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917. The serial number below that is "No 701**". The ejection rod fits under the barrell and is not shrouded. There is no sign of any markings on either side of the cylinder face. To the rear of the cylinder though is stamped a crown and underneath "BNP" six times. One for each flute of the cylinder. The left side of the barrel is stamped "S&W D.A. 45". Above that is what appears to be an overstamp of ".455 .760 TDNS FER and a square box". Also there is a crown stamped into the barrel and "BNP". There are no markings on the right side of the barrel. The top of the barrel is stamped in two rows the lenght of the barrel "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS USA" then "PATENTED DEC. 17 1901 FEB. 6 1906 SER 14909". On the bottolm of the barrel is "UNITED STATES PROPERTY"
On the left side of the frame next to the yoke is ".455 MK VI". I believe it has the original wood grips with no markings on them. There are various other markings overstamped onto the revolver but I have only included the ones I think are most noted. The weapon is in fair (given it's age) to poor condition. The blueing has developed a pateena to it and the cylinder is fairly loose as it fits on the yoke. Any and all info will be greatly appreciated. I can probably manage photos, if I can figure out how to load them onto the site. Thanks again.
It is a model 1917 hand ejector five screw that has been remanufactured to the 455. The butt has the lanyard ring still attached and the frame is stamped "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917. The serial number below that is "No 701**". The ejection rod fits under the barrell and is not shrouded. There is no sign of any markings on either side of the cylinder face. To the rear of the cylinder though is stamped a crown and underneath "BNP" six times. One for each flute of the cylinder. The left side of the barrel is stamped "S&W D.A. 45". Above that is what appears to be an overstamp of ".455 .760 TDNS FER and a square box". Also there is a crown stamped into the barrel and "BNP". There are no markings on the right side of the barrel. The top of the barrel is stamped in two rows the lenght of the barrel "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS USA" then "PATENTED DEC. 17 1901 FEB. 6 1906 SER 14909". On the bottolm of the barrel is "UNITED STATES PROPERTY"
On the left side of the frame next to the yoke is ".455 MK VI". I believe it has the original wood grips with no markings on them. There are various other markings overstamped onto the revolver but I have only included the ones I think are most noted. The weapon is in fair (given it's age) to poor condition. The blueing has developed a pateena to it and the cylinder is fairly loose as it fits on the yoke. Any and all info will be greatly appreciated. I can probably manage photos, if I can figure out how to load them onto the site. Thanks again.
...Ben
