1917 45 acp revolver

[decklift]

I have a Brazilian 1937, looking for period grips. Which lanyard loop was stock? I have a flat and a round any info will be appreciated.

Dave Mitchell

 

[GF]

Hello Dave,

Here's one that I think is pretty well stock with the grips and swivel...

... but this shot doesn't show it well. I think a lot of the swivels were removed to fit different grips to the gun.

The correct stocks are getting pricey and are sometimes used up for the emblems.

GF

 

[murphydog]

It should have a rounded rectangular lanyard ring, if that makes sense. The stocks in the photo are correct, many were swapped out for the smooth 1917 Army stocks by who knows who.

 

[decklift]

sent template

sent template to dcoontz. Any one else have old style grips? shot mine last weekend about 50 rounds, fine old piece.
Dave

 

[Muley Gil]

There were two groups of Brazilian 1917s. The ones shipped in the late '30s were built on the then current flattop N frame and would have had the large medallion service grips, as shown in GF's post.

Another shipment of Brazilians went out in 1946. These were built on WW I frames with the round top frame and could have the WW I style smooth grips.

Does your revolver have the flat or round top frame?