Carl Casto
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Hello gentlemen,
I just purchased what I think is a nice looking Model 1917 S&W revolver with the low serial number of 153 and wanted to discuss it some with you guys, show some pics, and get your feedback .. pro, con, or other.
Below is the seller's description of the M 1917 ...
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A Smith & Wesson U.S. Army Model 1917, Original Blue, 5-1/2 inch, 5 Screw, cal 45 ACP. Note the low serial number.
Note that it has a slightly better polish than later guns.
Other features common to the early 1917s are the grooved hammer and the dished grips.
Note also that it only has the GHS cartouche- there are NO other inspection marks. I have seen that before on a few of the very early guns.
All numbers match on Butt, Barrel, Cylinder, Yoke, and Extractor. I cannot see a number on the grips, but they fit well enough to be original.
It shows some use.
The yoke detent, which holds the cylinder open, is still present.
I see light holster wear. Expect the scattered, very fine hairline scratches and mild handling marks that used guns get. I do not see any real dings. There are a very few scattered freckles. The gripstraps are fading to brown. The pics show the gun very well.
Case colors remain strong on the hammer, trigger, and butt swivel.
It is nice under the grips.
The grips are nice with no real dings.
Bore and chambers are shiny, but do have a very light frosting from corrosive ammo. No pitting. The cylinder does have some light pitting on the front. The action is superbly smooth and well timed. No endshake and there is NO rotational play when the trigger is back.
I wish it could talk!
As always, GUARANTEED as described, with 3-day non-firing inspection.
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I have been researching these guns and looking patiently at various early numbered M1917s available on the market. Decided to buy this one as it compares favorably with other early M1917s that I have seen, in condition, characteristics and price.
As I mentioned about a month ago in my first post, I've just started within the past year or two collecting selected 20th century American small arms, having been a collector (and shooter) of original 19th century U.S. And English small arms for the previous 25 years. … So I am still a bit of a "rookie" with 20th century weapons in general, and Smith and Wesson weapons in particular. But I like to read and research, and feel the hunt is almost as fun as the eventual purchase.
My wife has tried to help me with the attachment of the photos. It looks like I can only post 5 pics at a time. So I will see if these first 5 show up on the message, and then post some more if they do.
Thanks in advance for any feedback you may have ... pro, con, or other.
I will also try to answer any questions I can to the best of my ability, but I do not have the weapon in my possession just yet.
Best regards,
Carl Casto
I just purchased what I think is a nice looking Model 1917 S&W revolver with the low serial number of 153 and wanted to discuss it some with you guys, show some pics, and get your feedback .. pro, con, or other.
Below is the seller's description of the M 1917 ...
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A Smith & Wesson U.S. Army Model 1917, Original Blue, 5-1/2 inch, 5 Screw, cal 45 ACP. Note the low serial number.
Note that it has a slightly better polish than later guns.
Other features common to the early 1917s are the grooved hammer and the dished grips.
Note also that it only has the GHS cartouche- there are NO other inspection marks. I have seen that before on a few of the very early guns.
All numbers match on Butt, Barrel, Cylinder, Yoke, and Extractor. I cannot see a number on the grips, but they fit well enough to be original.
It shows some use.
The yoke detent, which holds the cylinder open, is still present.
I see light holster wear. Expect the scattered, very fine hairline scratches and mild handling marks that used guns get. I do not see any real dings. There are a very few scattered freckles. The gripstraps are fading to brown. The pics show the gun very well.
Case colors remain strong on the hammer, trigger, and butt swivel.
It is nice under the grips.
The grips are nice with no real dings.
Bore and chambers are shiny, but do have a very light frosting from corrosive ammo. No pitting. The cylinder does have some light pitting on the front. The action is superbly smooth and well timed. No endshake and there is NO rotational play when the trigger is back.
I wish it could talk!
As always, GUARANTEED as described, with 3-day non-firing inspection.
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I have been researching these guns and looking patiently at various early numbered M1917s available on the market. Decided to buy this one as it compares favorably with other early M1917s that I have seen, in condition, characteristics and price.
As I mentioned about a month ago in my first post, I've just started within the past year or two collecting selected 20th century American small arms, having been a collector (and shooter) of original 19th century U.S. And English small arms for the previous 25 years. … So I am still a bit of a "rookie" with 20th century weapons in general, and Smith and Wesson weapons in particular. But I like to read and research, and feel the hunt is almost as fun as the eventual purchase.
My wife has tried to help me with the attachment of the photos. It looks like I can only post 5 pics at a time. So I will see if these first 5 show up on the message, and then post some more if they do.
Thanks in advance for any feedback you may have ... pro, con, or other.
I will also try to answer any questions I can to the best of my ability, but I do not have the weapon in my possession just yet.
Best regards,
Carl Casto
