Model 1917 45acp at my local FFL

[bornintheussr]

Hey guys, my local FFL got this Model 1917 in pretty good condition, he is asking $800 for it and I just wanted to get your opinions before pulling the trigger on this one.

 

[bornintheussr]

Stamped U.S. Army Inspector of Ordnance Gilbert H. Stewart.

 

[gmarshall99]

Thats a model 1917. Model 17's are in .22.

 

[s&wchad]

Nice early gun.
For $800, I'd be on that like a hobo on a ham sandwich!
Offer $700, but don't let it get away.

 

[bornintheussr]

Thats a model 1917. Model 17's are in .22.

noted and corrected

 

[Breakaway500]

Check the barrel for corrosion if you want to shoot it and have any accuracy. Lots of early 45acp ammo was corrosive. Otherwise it looks like a dandy to me.

 

[Rodan]

I would not have left the shop without it. I passed on one locally in similar condition with a letter for more money about a year ago and am still regretting it...

 

[22hipower]

Love the grooved hammer and the early stocks. If I found that tagged for $800 it would go home with me. I'd try to negotiate but it would leave with me. Hard to find them that nice.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Major 2]

what

s&wchad

said...in spades

note my avatar ..paid $700 in 23

 

[mojave30cal]

Man, I'd be on that like white on rice.

 

[Spurdann]

If you aren't going to buy it pm me the shop and I will.

 

[hkcavalier]

I paid $840 for an early one like that, but with more finish wear, a few years ago. $800 is a great price.

Mine was an interesting piece of history but, with its very heavy trigger pull, not a fun range gun.

 

[mrcvs]

I don't know how you managed to find this for $840. I've been looking for one that is early with the concentric grooves and recessed concave stocks with condition and bids twice that amount leave me outbid.

 

[Borderboss]

Like the others said, the $800 is a good price. Make sure the chambers are all in time if you're going to shoot it.

 

[45NUTT]

For $800, it would have gone home with me in a nano second.

 

[JH1951]

$800. is about half price for that one. Waste no time to get back and bring it home. (I am assuming that the bore looks as good as what you have shown us.) I have seen much worse condition sell for more.

 

[raljr1]

You know, when I see a very nice older piece like that at a very attractive price, sometimes I let the seller win. You could flip that for $1200 in a day or so.

 

[Kinman]

I like the early models with the concentric ringed hammer and concave stocks, I'd be offering something I no longer have an interest in trade or try to get it for less, that is a good price if the bore is good, timing Ok, etc.

 

[pasound]

Again, another amazing find. Buy it!

 

[larryofcc]

I do not collect US Militaria, but when I saw this 4 digit, near mint, M1917, I had to have it. It now resides in a shadow box on my wall. Big Larry

 

[SVT28]

I'm a sucker for 45 moon clip revolvers. $800 is a fantastic deal for that revolver.

SVT28

 

[Nightowl]

Also check the cylinder chambers. Several years ago I checked a very nice 1917 at a gun shop. The chambers were absolutely cratered! It reminded me of termite eaten wood!

 

[Sebago Son]

Check the barrel for corrosion if you want to shoot it and have any accuracy. Lots of early 45acp ammo was corrosive. Otherwise it looks like a dandy to me.

Some of the best shooting i have ever done with a 1917 pattern S&W was a 1937 Brazilian and it's bore condition was horrid. A service history combining the use of corrosive ammunition and likely little maintenance. In any event, rifling is typically quite shallow in 1917s.

 

[bill-in-texas]

Are you pulling our leg?!…
$800 for that early beauty is a steal.
BUY IT!

 

[ablediver]

I have that old gun. Get it.
Ablediver out

 

[H Richard]

4 Digit S/N, concave stocks, grooved hammer, that all indicates a early one, probably a 1st or 2nd year issue. If bore and mechanics are good I'd already have it home with me.

 

[Revelation]

If you aren't going to buy it pm me the shop and I will.

Now if this ain't a "jump start" I don't know what is....

 

[Model19man]

Hopefully it is home right now. This was completely unnecessary.

 

[peyton]

I agree with the crowd, BUY IT NOW!!!

 

[Bailagent100]

That's a beauty. I'd be on that like a rat on a Cheeto.