New addition... US Army Model 1917

[digi-shots]

Here's a pic of a new addition - my husband's "Father's Day" gift from me!

I finally got around to taking some pics of it.

US Army Model 1917, shipped October 1918. Next to the revolver is a 3 compartment ammo pouch for the half moon clips, stamped R.H. Long 6-18.

I think it may be an arsenal rebuild (??).. in addition to the serial number, it's got an extra set of larger matching numbers stamped under the barrel, back of cylinder, crane, & yoke.

 

[digi-shots]

Here's a pic of a new addition - my husband's "Father's Day" gift from me!

I finally got around to taking some pics of it.

US Army Model 1917, shipped October 1918. Next to the revolver is a 3 compartment ammo pouch for the half moon clips, stamped R.H. Long 6-18.

I think it may be an arsenal rebuild (??).. in addition to the serial number, it's got an extra set of larger matching numbers stamped under the barrel, back of cylinder, crane, & yoke.

 

[dwf6666]

What a great gift! He's a very lucky guy. I'm certain that he will enjoy shooting it. I know I love taking mine to the range. Great picture of an equally great gun.

 

[Deacon KC]

Good job on the gift and photos!

 

[j38]

A very nice present - and historical photo spread! Thanks for the pics,

Jerry

 

[Polyphemus]

Thanks for the nice 1917 image.

Hmm...a campaign ribbon for gay WWI veterans?

 

[m-1911]

I don't see the humor in your comment about the ribbon. In fact I find it offensive!!!!

 

[rchall]

Very disrespectful to those who made the sacrifice for our freedom.

 

[digi-shots]

The WWI ribbon and ribbon bars for the Victory Medal were the same for all Allied countries... however, each country had their own version of the actual medal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I_Victory_Medal

Here's a pic of a US WWI Victory Medal:

 

[gaucho1]

It is to bad that a beautiful and clean
feature of nature has been been hijacked
as a symbol of a narrow polical subculture.

I refuse to view a set of rainbow colors
as a "gay" thing.I also do not personaly care
about someones sexual orientaion,its not my
business.

Great 1917,I just aquired a 1946 vintage.
It seems very modern compared to your fine
warhorse.

 

[digi-shots]

Here are 2 outdoors shots of the same gun... with a close up of the half moon clips and 1917 dated .45 acp ammo.

 

[j38]

Thanks for the additional pictures. I really do like the natural lighting on you last ones.

Regards, Jerry

 

[jjones33]

Thanks for the pics. Nice looking 1917 and nicely composed shot. Always good to have appropriate props to add historical interest to the photos.

 

[1911-BILL]

Very Very nice!!!
1917 is next on my list of must have guns

 

[haggis]

Nice pictures, Linda (as always).

The extra matching numbers indicate an arsenal rebuild, based on a Springfield Armory decision that all such disassembled revolvers be marked. Springfield Armory did most of the refurbishing after WWI. Sometimes an "SA" is stamped on the right front frame under the cylinder. Augusta Arsenal also did a large number of rebuilds. Their "AA" mark, when present, was located on the left side of the frame above the forward triggerguard web. Rock Island rebuilt guns can have a "RIA" stamp located as the "SA" mark was. For some reason, not all rebuilt guns were marked with an arsenal mark.

BTW, the major internal parts are also marked with the rebuild number.

Buck

 

[digi-shots]

Thanks, Buck!

I had read that small die sets were ordered for numbering revolver parts.

I think I've seeen a few similar model 1917's here on the forum with the "extra" set of numbers.

Linda
SWCA #1965

 

[bmcgilvray]

Such nice photos. A good looking revolver too.