Kenneth L. Walters
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In Smith's Classic line they have had a model 1917. Is that still being made?
Classic 1917
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I'm3rd
Absent Comrade
The online S&W catalog shows a .22LR model 17 Masterpiece in the Classic section, but I don't know how frequently S&W updates that catalog.
Beamy
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the website shows it as part of their classic line
look for Model 22, Model of 1917 Product: Model 22, Model of 1917 - S&W Classics - Blue
look for Model 22, Model of 1917 Product: Model 22, Model of 1917 - S&W Classics - Blue
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papajohn428
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I think Ken's talking about a 45ACP revolver here, but I'm not sure if it's still offered.........I think so, but you know how that goes.
I'm3rd
Absent Comrade
I think you may be right. The re-introduced model 1917 .45acp revolver was also my first thought on reading Ken's post, probably because I once owned an original low serial # 1917 and foolishly traded it away before they became desirable antiques. But the .22LR model 17 is the only gun currently shown in the S&W Classic catalog page that has "17" in it's model designation, and I wasn't sure which one he's asking about.
I'm3rd
Absent Comrade
OK, just in case anyone still cares, I finally got time to get on the right track and found the model 1917 .45acp revolver on the S&W catalog site. It looks like the same WWI era 1917 I once owned complete with lanyard ring on the butt, skinny barrel, wood grips, and half dollar front sight, and the suggested price is $999. Apparently it's still available if the catalog is up to date, but I have never seen one in stock at any of the LGSs I visit in the Atlanta metro area.
I'm3rd
Absent Comrade
A weather-resistant finish would be a practical option for buyers who intend to use their reincarnated model 1917 as a shooter, a role I believe it would perform quite well if it's built to the quality standards of the WWI service revolvers. S&W calls their weather resistant finish Melonite and Glock calls theirs Tenifer, but I think both are basically the same stuff.
On the other hand, a traditionalist buyer (me for instance) who wants to keep it as true to the original as is possible almost a century later would no doubt prefer polished blue like the originals.
