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.

Excellent, retaining 99% plus bright original high polish blue finish with a light cylinder drag line and limited handling marks. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically example. The box is fine with a separated lid corner. A superb representative example of the rear commercial S&W Model 1917 double action revolver.