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Colt 1917 Army Model .45 ACP No 74757

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Colt 1917 Army Model .45 ACP No 74757
SN: 225847 Vintage U.S. Military large frame double action service revolver chambered in .45 Automatic, manufactured circa 1919. Features a 'brushed' blued finish, 5.5" barrel, blade front sight, "u" notched rear sight, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, fluted swing out six-shot cylinder, non-shrouded ejector rod, lanyard ring on the butt, and two-piece smooth walnut grips. Markings: Frame - [Eagle Head]/"S19", "H", "225847", "a", [Rampant Colt], "3", "U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1917" & "No/74/757". Barrel - "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", "H", "COLT'S PT FA. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT U.S.A./PAT'D AUG 5.1884 JUNE 5 1900 APR 9 01 JULY 4 05", "H" & "COLT D.A.45". Cylinder - "H". Revolver retains approximately 40% of it's original finish showing holster wear, thinning, finish loss on the grip straps and some light scattered rust. Action is crisp with solid lock-up, the bore is good, markings are clear and the matching wood grips are very good. Condition is near NRA Very Good. ***C&R Firearm***