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

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,250.00 USD
Smith & Wesson 1917 U.S. Army .45 ACP
SN: 46333 WWI era U.S. Army contract large frame double-action service revolver chambered in .45 Auto, manufactured in Springfield, MA circa 1918. 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, extractor star and right grip panel. Other Markings: Frame - [flaming bomb], "U.S/ARMY/MODEL/1917" & "No/46/333”. Barrel - "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A./PATENTED DEC.17.1901. FEB.6.1906. SEP.14.1909", "S.&W. D.A. 45", "46333" & "S". Revolver retains approximately 90% of its original blued finish showing some holster wear, scattered scratches, a small dent on the top of the backstrap and thinning on the gripstraps. Action is crisp with excellent lock-up, the bore is bright with good rifling & minor pitting, the markings are sharp and the matching wood grips are fine. Condition is NRA Excellent. ***C&R Firearm***