M1917 Brazilian Contract.

[ATCDoctor]

I just placed an S&W M1917 Brazilain on Layaway.

It's been reparked and wears Pachmeyers.

Lock up is tight and the parkerized finish is grey and looks to be professionally done.

S/N is 1898XX.

Is there any way to determine where it falls in the contract (First, Last or Middle).

I did a search on the brazillian models and read as man as I could and was able to determine that the lowest number amongst the forum members was 111XXX.

Any Idea what the highest Numbe was?

Thanks for yur help and I will post pics when I pick the gun up.

Dr.

 

[ATCDoctor]

I just placed an S&W M1917 Brazilain on Layaway.

It's been reparked and wears Pachmeyers.

Lock up is tight and the parkerized finish is grey and looks to be professionally done.

S/N is 1898XX.

Is there any way to determine where it falls in the contract (First, Last or Middle).

I did a search on the brazillian models and read as man as I could and was able to determine that the lowest number amongst the forum members was 111XXX.

Any Idea what the highest Numbe was?

Thanks for yur help and I will post pics when I pick the gun up.

Dr.

 

[azmick]

yours would be in the second batch of 1938, as per SCS&W3. serial range 181983 to 207043. and i believe, a picture will be required along with a range report. i picked up moon clips and a demooner at Dillon's by the way. you will want a demooner, life is easier with it

 

[ATCDoctor]

Thanks azmick.

I'll post a range report and pics as soon as I pick it up.

I have spent a freight train full of money on guns/Christmas here in the last 4 weeks and I need to slow down.

But as a general rule I will not let a $400.00 N frame (pre or post war) slide. So when I run across one I have to buy it, it's the rule

.

I appreciate your help and again as soon as I pick it up I'll post pics.

Dr.

 

[Chef]

Lot's of us (I think) want to know how it shoots for you! Here's my project today while my 1917 Brazillian hammer and trigger are getting a makeover. I played with making demooners. This one turned out the best as my soldering skills are a bit rusty. I finally got the hang of it. Regards, ~Chef

 

[ATCDoctor]

Chef,how well does your handmade de m ooner work?

if I may ask, what are you having done to your hammer and trigger.

I would suspect re case hardening, if this is the case, who are you have do the work?

regards.
Dr.

 

[Chef]

ATC, George Roghaar is doing the rework, the demooner has yet to be tested, I may end up cutting the notch deeper but it looks like it will work okay. Same concept I've read on this forum about making your own, just with a little more heft. I'll let you know how it works when I get the clips and ammo together. Regards, Chef