Let's see your U.S. Model 1917 S&Ws!

[jjbrewst1]

Check this M1917 custom out

Just received from a fellow forum member.

 

[jack the toad]

I'm kinda disappointed-- 6 long pages of discussion and lots of beautiful photo's, but only about a half-dozen cut-down 1917 S&W's! I guess maybe it's sacrilegious, but I really like the looks of a 1917 S&W snubby-- ditto for a Colt 1917 or New Service. Don't care for a fitz-style trigger guard, but a big old 45 caliber revolver with a short barrel is just plain cool.

+1
I like the big-bore snubbys too.

 

[0le]

Just Got This One On GB

I just closed an auction for this one on GunBroker. It looks great from the pictures posted to the auction. I can't wait to take delivery of it!!!

 

[Geezer]

There are a couple hanging around at my place too.
The lower one is a commercial model that shipped in 1925; it has no original finish, and it's been rebarreled. Still a nice shooter though; I keep it next to my keyboard as a home defense measure.
The military one has been to England and back.

 

[Hondo44]

Very nice Geezer. Does either or both have the cylinder hold open detent?

I'm researching 1917s to determine if any did not have it.

Thank you,

 

[Geezer]

Very nice Geezer. Does either or both have the cylinder hold open detent?

I'm researching 1917s to determine if any did not have it.

Thank you,

The GI gun still has the detent and spring, and there's a nice 'turn line' inside from it. this gun was made in 1919 iirc, serial is 163,7xx.
The commercial model does not have the spring or detent, though the hole in the yoke is there and there's a seat cut into the frame.
The machining marks in the commercial frame are a lot rougher than in the GI frame, and I can't say for certain if there ever was one installed.
I can make a photo if it would help.
I hope this helps.

 

[Hondo44]

Geezer,

Thanks much for taking the time to respond! That's very helpful especially the observation that it doesn't look like the spring and plunger were ever installed. If the yoke is removed by someone unaware of the detent parts, they go flying across the room, often never to be recovered. This may have been the case when the com'l model was very new.

Not necessary to provide the photo. But I will post for others. If you wish to restore that feature it's quite simple to do and I can provide a link to a thread explaining how to.

 

[Geezer]

Geezer,

Thanks much for taking the time to respond! That's very helpful especially the observation that it doesn't look like the spring and plunger were ever installed. If the yoke is removed by someone unaware of the detent parts, they go flying across the room, often never to be recovered. This may have been the case when the com'l model was very new.

Not necessary to provide the photo. But I will post for others. If you wish to restore that feature it's quite simple to do and I can provide a link to a thread explaining how to.

I would like to see that link; my .455 triple lock is in need of one as well.
Thanks

 

[Hondo44]

Geezer,
Posts 67 thru 69 on page 2 here:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...ame-but-what-whats-worth-2.html#post135736064

 

[Geezer]

Thanks, I read the whole thread, very informative.

 

[cm289]

Let's see your U.S. Model 1917 S&Ws!

Here's a Brazilian I picked up today and a Colt I picked up last year. The Colt is in desperate need of a new ratchet to solve some timing issues, but the Smith has a very smooth action.

 

[Hondo44]

Here's a Brazilian I picked up today and a Colt I picked up last year. The Colt is in desperate need of a new ratchet to solve some timing issues, but the Smith has a very smooth action.

Very nice! 1937 or 1946 contract revolver? Round or flat top frame?

The Colt star responds well to a little judicial peening and/or stretching of the hand to resolve the timing issue. Very simple cure.

 

[cm289]

Very nice! 1937 or 1946 contract revolver? Round or flat top frame?

The Colt star responds well to a little judicial peening and/or stretching of the hand to resolve the timing issue. Very simple cure.

Thanks- it's a flat top, ser# 198xxx- that makes it a '37, right?

 

[Hondo44]

Yes. That's right.

 

[Ignatz]

Here's my 2nd latest S&W I couldn't walk away from. It's got all matching #'s (1723xx) and I'm told its a commercial model. The one grip panel has a slight crack in it, so I took them off so I can fire it. It's in nice shape with some honest wear.

 

[Muley Gil]

"...I'm told its a commercial model."

Yes, it is. The commercial models have the S&W trademark on the left side of the frame (shown) and have the standard serial number stamped on the butt, without the US Army markings.

 

[Marvin Gardens]

Mounted Signal Corps Officer's Bringbacks.

I need more closet space.

Regards.

Bob

 

[Hondo44]

Dang Bob, that's a splendid array of period accouterments!

 

[spad124]

Here's another one, nothing special, but still a good shooter. SN is 83613

 

[shep854]

Here's another one, nothing special, but still a good shooter. SN is 83613

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"Nothing special" but very nice.