SOLD - US Army Colt Model 1917 Revolver Rig
| Year: | WWI |
| Maker: | Colt |
| Type: | M1917 |
| Caliber: | .45 ACP |
| Bore: | 8/10 |
| Condition: | ~92-93% |
Description
11/2/26 - This is an original Colt Model 1917 revolver issued to the US Army during WWI. When America entered the war in 1917, Colt and Springfield could not build M1911 pistols fast enough, so the Army adopted large-frame revolvers from Colt and Smith & Wesson chambered for the same .45 ACP cartridge, loaded with half-moon clips. Colt built about 150,000 of them. All matching, with the proper "United States Property" marking on the underside of the barrel and the Eagle head "S20" military acceptance proof. It comes as a rig with a 1917-dated leather holster, a canvas belt and canvas ammo pouches that are full of half-moon clips, each loaded with vintage ammunition. The original finish rates about 92-93%, with general high edge wear, muzzle wear, thinning and patina on the back strap, some light brown patina on the right side of the frame, and some scratches and handling marks here and there. Fitted with nice period-correct but mismatched wood grips. 8/10 bore with good rifling and some light frosting and very light pinpricking in the grooves.
Specifications
| C&R: | Yes |
| Antique: | No |
| Condition: | ~92-93% |
| Bore: | 8/10 |
| Maker: | Colt |
| Year: | WWI |
| Type: | M1917 |
| Caliber: | .45 ACP |
