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Cliff Sophia, Proprietor

9150 John S. Mosby Hwy. (Rt. 50)

Upperville, VA  20185

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Item No.: 8582 Price : SOLD
Item : EXCELLENT, COLT MODEL 1917 SERVICE REVOLVER
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 has a heavier barrel and is not quite as nicely polished as a S&W, opting for a more brushed, military finish. This revolver is in excellent, near mint condition. It retains nearly 100% of its factory blued finish. The mechanics, bore, and chamber are excellent. The grips are very fine, but have a couple of dents on the bottom of the right grip panel. This is the only blemish an an otherwise flawless example of the Colt Model 1917 Revolver. Stock no. 22721

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