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Item No.:	10444	Price :	$1,495.00
Item :	FINE, COLT U.S. MODEL 1917 SERVICE REVOLVER, .45 ACP, W/ HOLSTER, LANYARD

Description :

This is an original, WWI, U.S. Model 1917 Service revolver manufactured by Colt and chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge with half-moon clips. The Model 1917 was adopted after America's entry into the First World War to supplement the stocks of Model 1911 semi-automatic pistols. Even with several companies producing the M1911, there still existed a shortage of these arms. The army approached both Colt and Smith & Wesson about producing military versions of their large frame civilian revolvers chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. An engineer at S&W invented and patented the half-moon clip, but at the army's request Colt was allowed to use the clips in their design for free. Consequently, both Colt and S&W produced the M1917, each similar, but distinctly different. This revolver is Colt's variant. It is in fine condition with about 80% of its factory blued finish remaining. There is some light overall wear with heavier finish wear on the grip straps and high edges. At some time in the past the name "HARRISON, JE" was scratched onto the right side of the barrel above the ejector rod. The bore, chambers, and mechanics are excellent. The grips are very good with some wear on the edges and a scattering of small dings and scratches from use. Included is an original, WWI Holster dated 1918 in fine condition. Also included is an original, WWI U.S. Pistol Lanyard in excellent, unissued condition. There is also a set of Black hard rubber grips, checkered with the Colt logo. They are in excellent condition, but I do not know if they are original or reproductions. There are also three half-moon clips and seven full-moon clips. This is a nice First World War set. Stock no. 30604

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