Lot 1550: Smith & Wesson Commercial Model 1917 Revolver
Rare World War II Era Smith & Wesson Commercial Model 1917 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: December 7, 2024
Lot 1550: Smith & Wesson Commercial Model 1917 Revolver
Rare World War II Era Smith & Wesson Commercial Model 1917 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: December 7, 2024
Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
Rare World War II Era Smith & Wesson Commercial Model 1917 Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 45 Hand Ejector
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number: 
Catalog Page: 429
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is excellent and is shiny with sharp rifling.
Description:
The included factory letter lists this revolver as chambered in .45 ACP with 5 1/2 inch barrel, fixed sights, blue finish, butt swivel, and checkered walnut grips when shipped to Marshall Field Co. in Chicago, Illinois on March 4, 1941, one of the last pre-war shipments of this model. Matching serial numbers are stamped on the butt, cylinder, and barrel.
Rating Definition:
Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue finish with some scattered handling marks, a light cylinder drag line, and overall crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
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