M1917 US Army Revolvers

[Kinman]

A friend of mine and retired Air Force Colonel left me his 1917. I was curious about the concentric rings on the hammer and read up on the subject, consequently the early models have a certain appeal.

 

[JimFr]

A friend of mine and retired Air Force Colonel left me his 1917. I was curious about the concentric rings on the hammer and read up on the subject, consequently the early models have a certain appeal.

Never seen rings on the hammer . . . .
Can you show us a closeup of these rings?

 

[alwslate]

My 1917 has the concentric rings on the hammer. The early ones had them. My serial number is only 1,0xx. Don't have it handy to check the exact number right now.

 

[TLFR]

I have the Colt M1917 version. Serial number 1223.

 

[lestert357]

Never seen rings on the hammer . . . .
Can you show us a closeup of these rings?

Here you go…..on serial# 1514…..

And this picture showing the dished grip as well…..

 

[TheTinMan]

I have a "collection" of two 1917 revolvers consisting of one S&W and one Colt. Both are all original. By their looks, they don't appear to have ever seen any action except by me. I enjoy shooting them. The Smith is a much more refined gun in both fit and finish. The Colt has a tractor pull double action.

I found the Colt covered with a thick layer of spooge on the bottom shelf of a pawnshop in Lynchburg, Virginia early in my collecting career. Accepted by the U.S. Army June 1918. The finish is original and the double action trigger pull is over 12 pounds… by a lot.

The Smith & Wesson Model 1917 is a much more recent addition. Accepted by the U.S. Army November 1918, so I doubt it ever made it to France. It is a more elegant firearm.

 

[larryofcc]

My early M1917 with all the early features. Just about mint, # 6929. 11-1917. Big Larry