Let's see your U.S. Model 1917 S&Ws!
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gjamison
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This are the grips off my 1917 serial number 13. These are the later grip style and are correctly number. Never say never with S&W
I started a thread on this gun sometime ago.
I started a thread on this gun sometime ago.
Packrattusnongratus
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Still don't have photos of mine. Forgot to get before pictures. 37 Brazillian.was reblued with some bigger pits not removed, bobbed hammer, 3.250" barrel, will roundbutt and Ceracote with big dot front or shotgun front sight. Anyone use the shotgun tritium big dot sight on one of these workhorses? Looks to be an easy mount for a Mossberg style tritium dot.
BRush
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I posted these before but here they are again in a different setting.
Here's one I got off Gunbroker- serial # 595xx on frame, barrel and cylinder. It's been parkerized, has the ordinance bomb stamp on left side above the cylinder, "AA" on the left side in front of the trigger, and the eagle stamp with "S7" on the left side frame behind the trigger. I think it was shipped out in May 1918.
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Here's one I got off Gunbroker- serial # 595xx on frame, barrel and cylinder. It's been parkerized, has the ordinance bomb stamp on left side above the cylinder, "AA" on the left side in front of the trigger, and the eagle stamp with "S7" on the left side frame behind the trigger. I think it was shipped out in May 1918.
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You might probably know that the "AA" stamp stands for Anniston Arsenal (now Anniston Army Depot) in Alabama, the Army Ordnance rework facility. I have seen numerous U.S. firearms with that stamp - including a rare A.J. Savage slide M1911 pistol. Parkerizing was the norm during the arsenal overhaul. I once had a Model of 1917 Colt that was refurbished and Parkerized similarly at Anniston for use in WWII. This depot is still in operation with a greatly expanded mission including repair of large vehicles and tanks, and munitions storage.
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I posted these before but here they are again in a different setting.
Is this the M3, last style holster?
I'm not an expert on the subject but believe the "AA" mark stands for Augusta Arsenal, different state.
That was my understanding as well.
Newworldman
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I picked this up at a gun show recently. Very unique. Anyone ever seen anything like it? All original, except for the alterations.
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shep854
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I've seen it posted that the 'OD' color was due to parkerizing absorbing the cosmoline packing grease.
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Original M1917 S&W revolvers were blued. Many received refurbishment at U.S. arsenals during and after the WWII period and were Parkerized in the process. This matte finish varies in color from grey to nearly black to olive drab. There should be an arsenal mark on the left of the frame for those that received this treatment officially.
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I also have a s/w. And colt looking for aprox value I know condition is a lot mine are very good to exillent cond
trashy
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I would really like to have a nice 1917, not at the top of my want list, but in the top 5. Reviewing this thread seems to move it up a notch or two, very nice examples posted.
I passed on one the other day a gentleman had listed for $700. Numbers matched, proper stamps & markings, probably 70 - 75%, honest wear, still chambered for 45 acp, BUT, Pachmeyer Presentations ( could possibly live with that) and the kicker was he had years ago installed a red ramp front site (couldn't live with that). I asked what his lowest OTD price was and he said he would not take less than $675. Haggled for a minute to no avail. I feel certain I did the right thing, what say you?
So the search continues.
I passed on one the other day a gentleman had listed for $700. Numbers matched, proper stamps & markings, probably 70 - 75%, honest wear, still chambered for 45 acp, BUT, Pachmeyer Presentations ( could possibly live with that) and the kicker was he had years ago installed a red ramp front site (couldn't live with that). I asked what his lowest OTD price was and he said he would not take less than $675. Haggled for a minute to no avail. I feel certain I did the right thing, what say you?
So the search continues.
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The real value in a 1917 lies in its originality and its condition. If it lacks one or the other to any significant degree, I'd pass.
John
I attached the pic of my 1917. It is a "parts" gun from what I can find. The barrel was replaced by a "non" S&W gunsmith, no serial number on it, but does have the "United States Property" stamp. The finish on the barrel does not match the frame. The cylinder is not original, neither are the grips. The crane is original. Action is near perfect and overall the gun is in great shape for it's age. Manufactured December 1917, S/N 5740. The hammer has the original "curved groove" effect and the lanyard ring is not missing.
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Found this on the local Armslist at a pawn shop in Colorado Springs, a quick 60 mile drive from Denver. One of the 998 commercials built after the war and someone did a very interesting rear sight windage adjustment addition. Serial 210151
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