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Lot 595: Smith & Wesson 1917 Revolver 45 ACP

Excellent Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver Documented to a Santa Fe Railroad Engineer

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2016

Lot 595: Smith & Wesson 1917 Revolver 45 ACP

Excellent Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver Documented to a Santa Fe Railroad Engineer

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
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Excellent Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver Documented to a Santa Fe Railroad Engineer

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 1917
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 187
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

According to the included Roy Jinks factory letter, this revolver was shipped out of the factory on 16 August 1928, destined for G.W. Harris, care of the Santa Fe Railroad in Chicago, Illinois. The letter also verifies the overall configuration with the exception of the caliber (listed as .45 Colt when it is actually chambered for .45 ACP). Information on Mr. Harris is limited, but records from the 1910s place him as the Chief Engineer on the president's staff for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (typically shortened to just "Santa Fe"), having started out as a rodman and worked his way up the ranks. Fixed sights, pinned barrel, 5-screw frame, matching assembly numbers on the frame and crane, matching serial numbers on the cylinder and frame, and proper markings overall. Fitted with a casehardened hammer, trigger and lanyard swivel, a pair of checkered grips, and two blued steel half-moon clips.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 95% plus original blue finish showing some light edge wear and handling marks overall. The grips are excellent with a few light dings. Mechanically excellent.



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