1917 photo thread

[Deacon KC]

This one reported for duty today!

 

[papabear]

Here is my one and only S&W 1917.

Close Up

papabear

 

[Robinett_11B]

Anyone else?

 

[phenson]

I gave almost nothing for this one a couple of years ago. The cylinder has been bored to accept .45 Colt. The barrel is bulged. US Army has been ground off the butt. It has been through the wringer. Shipped Aug 1918. It still has a very nice action and shoots better than I do. I'm not afraid of carrying it in a holster when I ride a horse or throwing it in the back seat of my truck. I probably wouldn't take $1000 for it.

 

[beagleye]

colts?

so why not this:

 

[bgrafsr]

Mine from July 30, 1918:

 

[JSR III]

Here are a few of my model 1917's along with my grandfathers World War I bible and dogtags. That's 0274 on the left, 55547 in the middle and 59602 on the right.

 

[peyton]

I got these recently, have not handled them yet.

 

[JSR III]

peyton, that has got to be one of the finest Brazilians that I have ever seen. That crest looks like it was stamped yesterday. Still looking for one.

 

[digi-shots]

Here are a couple of pics, including a vintage image, showing a 1917, cartridge belt and ammo pouch for .45 ACP + moon clips:

 

[tjpopkin]

Photocomposite of my old and NEW 1917

Here's the original.....

Here's the Performance center version.....

Terry

 

[LOBO]

Shipped in February 1918 to Springfield Armory.....

 

[davegarage]

Here's one

This old warrior is a little rusty here and there. Aquired this summer. Number 35904, shipped in June of '18. Been to England and back as well. Had the barrel swapped some where between it's first war and the next. Frame and Cylinder numbers match. Every flute has a crown of royal certification as well as the frame and the barrel. Still a .45 cal. Had to find the right stocks for it.
I need to do some work on the hand, as it doesn't quite get to lock on double action.
I wish it could tell me it's story.

 

[Harvester]

you guys a SICK (but in a good way!)

O-M-G!! You guys are outta control... I'm happy having just ONE example of a make/model/year... SHEESH!!

I'm not worthy...

~Harvester

 

[DustyJacket]

You have to look closely.
My grandfather (center) and the guy on the right both have M1911, but the guy on the left has a revolver.

 

[M2MikeGolf]

[I have no photos of my Grandad from WWI (not with weapons, but if I did it would probably be with his beloved M1917 water cooled Browning MG), but I know that he carried a 1911. He carried a 1911A1 in WWII when he commanded the 57th Infantry Regiment (Philippinne Scouts). Here's a photo of one of his company commanders, CPT Arthur Wermuth and one of his loyal scouts who appears to be sporting a Model 1917 in a civilian holster. My grandad is the one talking to the Filipino natives, you can tell he is wearing a M1911 because of the ammo pouches. Oh yeah, and a picture of my Model 1917 with some of my Grandfather's brass.

 

[CJKarl]

Thanks for bringing this tread back up. I just picked one up a couple months ago. A straight shooter.

 

[CJKarl]

1937 Brazilian.