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Smith & Wesson U.S. Army Model 1917 .45 ACP

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 700.00 USD
Smith & Wesson U.S. Army Model 1917 .45 ACP
SN: 127322. WWI era U.S. Army contract large frame double-action service revolver chambered in .45 Auto, manufactured in Springfield, MA . Features a blued finish, pinned 5.5" tapered barrel, forged round blade front sight, "u" notched rear sight, fluted six-shot swing-out cylinder, non-shrouded ejector rod, case hardened .265" smooth trigger, case hardened .265" hammer with knurled spur, five screw square butt N service frame with lanyard ring on the butt, and smooth walnut grips. Matching serial numbers are found on the frame, barrel, cylinder. Other Markings: Frame -"U.S/ARMY/MODEL/1917" & "No/127322”. Barrel- "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A./PATENTED DEC.17.1901. FEB.6.1906. SEP.14.1909", "S.&W. D.A. 45", "140462". There are 2 eagle head proofs, one with "S2" inspectors proof, indicating late war manufacture. Flaming bomb on left frame. No U.S. Property stamp on barrel. Revolver retains approximately 75% of its original blued finish showing handling wear, scattered scratches, and thinning on the gripstraps. Action is crisp with excellent lock-up, the bore is excellent/bright, the markings are sharp and the matching wood grips are very good. not original to the revolver as both have thumb rests. Condition is NRA Near Very Good. C&R Firearm.