Is your 1917 Army not worthy? Pics please...All data wanted

[Jack Flash]

... I went through wooden box of these contained loosely in a pile and I wondered if they had actually been shipped in that fashion...

Probably were. It seems like these guns got very rough treatment while in Brazil and they journey back to the US was worse!

Some served in Italy during WWII with the Brazilian army, and I expect those are the ones that look like they were thrown into a cement mixer filled with salt water!

 

[Gatorbaiter]

What's the wonder site? Never heard of that? I see it in the pic but tell me more.

Regards,
Greyson

Here's the Wondersight website:
Wondersight « Hollow Point Bullet Mold Service

 

[JSR III]

This one sat in the safe after I put about fifty rounds through it with the issued skinny grips. My hand and wrist are already messed up - I didn't need more pain!

Exactly what Walter Roper wrote about in his book "Experiments of a Handgunner". His hand got so torn up while shooting his S&W model of 1917 .45 DA revolver that he designed the now famous and sought after Roper stocks.

 

[Bill Bates]

Here is my 1917 Commercial .45 Colt Ctg. Frankingun. The barrel is 6 1/2" and marked like the .455 with a diamond stamp (replacement part stamp) by the serial number. There isn't enough head space to chamber .45 acp with a moon clips. Serial numbers all match and are where they should be.

and the letter

 

[Sprefix]

Cool guns AND information!! I wish my LGS had one in any shape so I could handle it. Thanks again.......

 

[Cobroller]

My poor pictures of three digit 1917. Added the ring and now have concave stocks on it.

 

[Ed45]

My lettered 1917 Army (shipping date May, 1918, Springfield Armory) is one of the best condition guns in my collection; age considered. Aside from the small dent in the right hand grip panel which I intend to steam out, the rest of the gun is pristine. Catch the case colors on the trigger too. I have posted several pictures below. I hope you enjoy them. Ed

 

[Sprefix]

Heart is fluttering............

I know I asked for it, but you guys are killin' me. I am going crazy waiting for the funds to get a 1917. I've been lusting for a Colt Woodsman Match Target (4 1/2") and it is on hold 'til I stable one of these beasts. They are very utilitarian, but elegant also. I actually prefer some use (looks wise)on the gun. Then will come the array of different moon clip styles and a suitable holster for chest carry as well as a period style holster and ammo pouches. I've got some plain cardboard box military 230 ball just waiting for a photo op. Again, much gratitude for sharing your revolvers.

 

[Allen-frame]

Post war transitional S serial prefix .
The ' Oglesby' gun.

Shot it first time 10 15 11. Wonderful piece.

Allen Frame