Items Available For Purchase Today Object reference not set to an instance of an object. See All S&W MODEL 1917 DA .45 FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION !! "U.S. PROPERTY" FACTORY LETTER! For Sale from: L & M Enterprises USA LLC ( FFL) | Positive feedback: 100% View | Verified Seller | 298 Completed Sales View Sellers Items S&W MODEL 1917 DA .45 FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION !! "U.S. PROPERTY" FACTORY LETTER! For Sale from: L & M Enterprises USA LLC | Positive feedback: 100% View | Verified Seller | 298 Completed Sales View Sellers Items L & M Enterprises USA LLC Seller Since: Apr. 2000 Identity Verified ( CEDAR RAPIDS, IA ) This seller is an FFL City: Cedar Rapids State: IA SOLD - $1,395.00 Shipping: $50.00 (or FREE in-store pick up!) Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: 3 Days Description: Outstanding First Year Production Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver in .45 ACP caliber. World War One production S&W manufactured in 1917 and shipped from the factory on January 25, 1918 to the US Government at the Springfield Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts. Two page factory letter (SEE IMAGES) confirms configuration and shipping date. This revolver has 5 ½ inch barrel, with correct front sight, the wartime S&W blue finish, casehardened hammer and trigger and factory two piece walnut grips. The bottom of the butt frame is marked “U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1917” to the rear of the lanyard loop, and “NO. 17850” ahead of the loop. The barrel underside is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Correct “GHS” proof on the upper left side of the frame for Major Gilbert H. Stewart, Government inspector. The serial number is on the underside of the barrel, and the rear face of the cylinder, and all serial numbers match. The initials “D.S.” are scratched into the bottom of the left walnut grip. The butt is fitted with a lanyard loop. Serial Number 17850. Excellent condition at 95%+ for original blue finish with light muzzle wear, scattered handling marks on the barrel and patches of light thinning on the cylinder crane. Hammer and trigger exhibit vibrant original casehardening colors. Grips are excellent. With papers. A wonderful S&W from the first World War. WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND OUR GUNS AMERICA LISTINGS TO REVIEW OUR CURRENT INVENTORY OF FINE FIREARMS, INCLUDING VINTAGE EXAMPLES OF COLTS, BROWNINGS, KIMBER OF OREGON, S&W, WINCHESTER, AND THE FULL LINE OF COOPER FIREARMS OF MONTANA. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER HEIRLOOM QUALITY CUSTOM DAMASCUS BLADED KNIVES --- WONDERFUL EXAMPLES OF CLAES AND TOM LOFGREN’S DAMASCUS KNIVES, AND OF PAUL PANAK’S DAMASCUS AUTOMATIC KNIVES. Condition: Used - See Item Description Caliber: .45 ACP Item #: 981480194 Stock No.: 10-0311-1 Location: IA Trades Accepted: VINTAGE FACTORY ORIGINAL & UNALTERED BELGIAN BROWNINGS, COLTS (1ST GEN SAA & EARLY SEMI-AUTOS), LC SMITHS, MARLINS, WINCHESTERS. NIB KIMBER OF OREGON (1ST KIMBER COMPANY) AND SIMILAR FINE FIREARMS. Share: Shipping Notes: INSURED UPS NEXT DAY AIR SHIPPING TO YOUR SPECIFIED FFL AGENT. Collectible firearms, with focus on Kimber of Oregon, Cooper Firearms of Montana, Cascade Arms, pre-64 Winchester Model 52s, 61s, 70s, Browning Midas grade shotguns, Winchester Model 21 shotguns, Colt single action pistols (1st and 2nd generation). Quality Custom Rifles. Items You've Viewed Recently S&W MODEL 1917 DA .45 FIRST YEAR PRODUCT... $1395.00 SELLER: L & M Enterprises USA LLC (FFL Dealer) Add To Cart
