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Lot 1710:Colt - 1917 Double Action

September 10th, 2016|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1710:Colt - 1917 Double Action

September 10th, 2016|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,700

A) U.S. Colt Army Model 1917 Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1919. Standard fixed blade and frame notch rear sights. The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT D.A. 45" and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" is marked on the bottom. The left side of the frame is marked with the standard Rampant Colt logo just above the grip and a circled "JMH" final inspection mark forward of the trigger. The butt is correctly marked "U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1917" over the serial number with a lanyard loop.

ConditionFine. 75% original blue finish remains with some edge and high point wear, small surface scratches, handling marks, small areas of pin point pitting on the right side of the frame, and a mottled brown patina on the grip straps. The trigger shows a few circular marks where a shoe may have been installed. The sanded and re-oiled grips have small handling marks, light pressure indentations, and small chips at the toe of each panel. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerColt

Model1917 Double Action

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge45 ACP

Barrel5 1/2 inch round

Finishblue

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page335

B) U.S. Smith & Wesson Army Model 1917 Double Action Revolver

Standard fixed round blade front and frame notch rear sights, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" marking on the underside of the barrel, matching assembly numbers on the frame and yoke, "eagle head/S26" and "eagle head/S7" inspection marks on the frame, and a "flaming bomb" ordnance mark on the left side of the frame just forward of the hammer. The butt is correctly marked "U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1917" with a lanyard swivel and the serial number.

ConditionExcellent. 95% original blue finish remains with small areas of high point and edge wear, light surface scratches, handling marks, clear markings, and a light cylinder drag line. The grips are fine with handling marks, some small pressure indentations, and a small chip at the toe of the left panel. Mechanically excellent.