This is an outstanding example of an extremely rare Model 1917 commercial revolver built on the early five screw N frame. Manufactured directly after the 1917 military contract, these commercial Model 1917s lack U.S. property markings with many built from overrun U.S. contract parts. The barrel has the two-line S&W legend on top and "S&W D.A. 45" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the S&W monogram, and the right side of the frame is marked "MADE IN U.S.A." A lanyard ring is mounted on the butt. The revolver wears a set of S&W medallion checkered Magna walnut grips. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, cylinder, and barrel. The original box is numbered to the gun and features the correct end label.