Model of 1917 S&W search start

[Mbrgr1]

I'll be happy to send pictures if I can figure out how.

I'd love to see pics of that, PM me if you can't figure it out.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Don't forget the post WW II guns built from the stuff S&W bought back from the government.

The 1917 was listed as late as 1966 as the Model 22. I always wondered how many were produced post WWII.

The classic line a few years back had a 1917.

 

[StrawHat]

The 1917 was listed as late as 1966 as the Model 22. I always wondered how many were produced post WWII.

The classic line a few years back had a 1917.

The Model 22 was a continuation of the Model 1950 Army. The Model 1950 was an "upgrade" of the Model 1917 with better sights and the short action. The classic line you mentioned was a continuation of the Model 1950 Army.

There were less than 4000 of the Model 1950 Army and Model 22s built.

Kevin

 

[Retired W4]

The example I posted above is described in SCSW 4th, Pg. 193 as the 1917 Army (Transitional), introduced in May, 1946. Mine was shipped in October, 1947. Fewer than 1000 were assembled from parts from the 1930s. They have the new hammer block. It is a very interesting piece in the evolution of the 1917 Army/ Model of 1950 Army/ Model 22. I am proud to be it's latest caretaker.

 

[TheTinMan]

To give you an idea of value/price, this went up for auction a few months ago:
Early U.S. Model 1917 Double Action Revolver by Smith & Wesson

Price including buyer's premium was $3,480. Bidding went past my limit but I have some regrets…

 

[handejector]

Don't forget the post WW II guns built from the stuff S&W bought back from the government.

The post-war S numbered 1917s are not built from the leftover parts of the Gov't contract.
You can tell the frames are not leftovers because they are Flat Tops. Leftovers are Round Tops.
You can tell the barrels are not leftovers because they are cut for the barrel shaped ejector knob instead of the mushroom knob like leftover barrels.
I have handled a few dozen of these guns, and I have never seen one with a leftover cylinder with a Springfield inspector's mark. If any leftover cylinders were still around after WW II, they probably got used up on the 1946 Brazilian guns.

 

[Retired W4]

I was going by the info referenced in my post 24. It does fall in the serial number range, which I understand was a continuation of the 1917 SNs, and ship date range.