Post your modified 1917s!

[Modified]

I'm going a little quarantine stir crazy. So I've been taking some pictures, sorting through guns, cleaning, etc.

Pulled out one of my 1917s and realized that the only 1917s I have are modified, and when I started thinking about it, I think an awful lot of 1917s probably saw some modification or another. There are some old threads on the subject, but they aren't doing so well these days because of the image hosting issues.

This particular one is something that I bought because I liked it, I knew very little about modified guns at the time. I had no idea that someone had fitted a Registered Magnum hammer to it for example. The good folks on the forum here pointed it out to me and schooled me on the subject, as you guys usually do.






What cool modified 1917s do you guys have lurking in the darkest recesses of your gunsafes? I'd love to see them.

 

[JohnRippert]

I have a coat that looks like that one. No 1917's though.

 

[Muley Gil]

Is the top of the hammer fully checkered? I once owned a 1926 .44 that had an early, groove sided 1917 hammer in it. I have no idea WHY it was wearing that hammer.

 

[BlackAgnes]

My "Raider of the Lost Ark" homage---

 

[steelslaver]

Here is mine, adjustable sights added, dehorned, chopped 1950 barrel, cut down grip frame (still has original serial number).

Call it my 45acp combat

 

[Modified]

Is the top of the hammer fully checkered? I once owned a 1926 .44 that had an early, groove sided 1917 hammer in it. I have no idea WHY it was wearing that hammer.

Yep, it's most certainly a Registered Magnum hammer.

When I bought it I thought it was just an early 1917 hammer, but it turned out to be otherwise. If the baby naps I'll snap pictures of my other 1917 with an RM hammer on it.

 

[mk70ss]

My "Raider of the Lost Ark" homage---

LOVE this gun!!!!!!!

 

[Modified]

Hah, that reminds me. The actual gun used in raiders (apparently) is for sale, and they are asking a mere $5,000,000 for it.

Seems a wee bit optimistic to me, especially considering they de-activated the gun...

 

[steelslaver]

Then there is this one, it started as a Brazilian, added a cut down 1950 barrel, adjustable sights and a 45 colt cylinder.

 

[steelslaver]

Oh ya then there is my revolving carbine. Adj sights added, grip frame modified, stock added, shoots 45 acp or colt, 16 1/2" barrel and forearm.

 

[Mrnurse]

WOW some nice gear.

 

[LLOYD17]

Got this back a little while ago

Owned this one but sold it last year. Factory modified in the late 20's to a nickel 45 Colt (with a new serialed cylinder)

 

[6518John]

I think this will be the winner! How does it shoot? Accurate?

Oh ya then there is my revolving carbine. Adj sights added, grip frame modified, stock added, shoots 45 acp or colt, 16 1/2" barrel and forearm.

 

[THEMULE]

This one stirred the pot awhile back, quite an extensive conversation.

If I'm remembering correctly, Caleb has another VERY NICE 1917 that I want. If we ask nice enough maybe he'll post a few pics of it

This thread was a good idea Caleb!
Thanks.
Bob

 

[gdogs]

Did you specify Smiths? Here's my Micro sighted Colt. I believe the grips to be by Hurst.

 

[Modified]

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If I'm remembering correctly, Caleb has another VERY NICE 1917 that I want. If we ask nice enough maybe he'll post a few pics of it

Hmm, trying to think of the one you are talking about. Is it this one?

 

[StrawHat]

Here is a 1917 with a cut down barrel, 4". It was my EDC for a couple of years. The second gun is a 1950 Military with a modified front sight.

Kevin

 

[Jebus35745]

Wow, there are some sweet 1917's here. The 1917 makes a nice looking target gun. Glad Bob (the MULE) bought the one he showed, he saved me from buying it. Hope we see some more 1917's . Larry

 

[bruce5781]

Just snagged my first 1917 off GB this morning, a Commercial model.

Don't have it in hand, but this appears to be the only modification.

Regards,
Bruce

 

[THEMULE]

Hmm, trying to think of the one you are talking about. Is it this one?

Well, add that to my want list.
No, this wasn't it. Don't you have one with a strapped front sight?