My '17 finally gets it together...

[quinn]

A discussion in Tulsa with Lee J. got me inspired to try to get my 1917 rig complete. I was fortunate a while back to acquire this early (Dec.1917) model with matching, dished grips, grooved hammer, etc. The gun came to me with a 1917 dated G&K holster. I finally located the relatively (very?) scarce half moon clip pouch which is marked "R.H. Long 10-18". The pouch came filled with empty half moon clips. Last week an acquaintance who is heavy into vintage mil surp located me a 1917 web belt. Interestingly both the holster and the clip pouch are made to fit either the older leather belt or the early web belts. Also, during WWI, the 1917's were carried to be used left handed.

 

[Widetrack]

Looking good, Randy!

 

[ringo1597]

Looks great Randy. Looks like trading material for the next show.

 

[quinn]

Looks great Randy. Looks like trading material for the next show.

Uh Oh. Should I be worried, Larry?

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Now You need the Lanyard and a Box of original 1917 Ammo Factory loaded in the Moon Clips.Does it EVER end?

 

[Old TexMex]

Now that's one fancy barbecue rig, Randy.
Hemet and gas mask?

 

[weatherby]

Now You need the Lanyard and a Box of original 1917 Ammo Factory loaded in the Moon Clips.

Nice looking set up Randy.
Alex is right about the other items.

 

[samandglove1]

Also, during WWI, the 1917's were carried to be used left handed.

Actually, I'm pretty sure that holster was worn on the right side (backwards) and cross drawn with the left hand. A cavalry sword/saber was worn on the left side and was used by the right hand.

There were also right handed holsters made, but there were not any left handed holsters produced for WWI.

Wonderful rig you've put together.

 

[Jack Flash]

Excellent assemblage!

I never noticed before:
6 rounds to load up the cylinder
18 rounds to fill the half-moon clip pouch
Thus 24 rounds per box of clipped ammunition