speeder3 Posted June 23, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 23, 2020 A Colt M1917 revolver has been at the top of my 'want' list for quite some time. As luck would have it, one recently popped up for sale in my arms collectors newsletter for a price that I could not pass up. From the Colt Forum, I was able to learn that my revolver was shipped on April 28, 1918 to the C.O. of Springfield Armory. It likely did not go overseas, as its original "brushed" blue finish speaks of life stateside by folks who took pretty good care of it. Now to get a bunch of half-moon clips. I need to fill up that three-pocket ammo pouch! I also need to collect an original box of ammo in clips to complete my display. Thank for looking. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted June 23, 2020 Share #2 Posted June 23, 2020 Super neat and the pistol looks to be in wonderful shape. In fact, so does the accompanying material. You made a good decision to pick that one up for sure. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottodog8 Posted June 23, 2020 Share #3 Posted June 23, 2020 Don’t be so certain it didn’t make it overseas. I once owned an M1917 S&W that I bought from the family of the doughboy that was in excellent condition. I had owned for quite a while before I removed the grips and discovered he had written his name, rank, and unit inside one of them. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWalsh Posted June 23, 2020 Share #4 Posted June 23, 2020 That is a really nice set, the rig aside from the pistol, is great, and not so easy to find. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder3 Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted June 24, 2020 Thanks, everyone, for the nice comments! I'm very happy to be able to share this small bit of history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted June 24, 2020 Share #6 Posted June 24, 2020 Excellent ! Great to see it displayed with the accessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted June 25, 2020 Share #7 Posted June 25, 2020 Nice acquisition! Those New Service revolvers are nice sidearms. The boxes of ammo intended for the revolvers was different from those intended for the M1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverplate Posted June 26, 2020 Share #8 Posted June 26, 2020 During WWI, the 24 round "M1911 in clips" ammo boxes were supplied by Remington, Winchester, Peters, and U.S. Cartridge Co. Great display pieces if you can find them. In the early 20s, to support the existing inventory of M1917 revolvers, Frankford Arsenal repacked a quantity of .45 ACP rounds in their standard 20 round box, and included 7 loose clips inside. The box is quite scarce, and could be missed if the top label isn't visible. There seems to have been only one lot made. During WW2, the half moon clips were made in quantity for use with the "old" revolvers still in service, but no ammo was specifically packed with clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted June 26, 2020 Share #9 Posted June 26, 2020 Nice rig, no worries about the cylinder not locking up tight. Beautiful condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanemono Posted June 27, 2020 Share #10 Posted June 27, 2020 Here is a 1917 S&W pistol and rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted June 27, 2020 Share #11 Posted June 27, 2020 Great thread, I'd love to find a box of that ammo also. Great photo's! Thanks, BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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