For your and everyone else's info a quick way to tell a 1909 New Service from a 1917….
Great photo @Gordon. I’ve wondered, and now I see, different frames as well.
For your and everyone else's info a quick way to tell a 1909 New Service from a 1917….
I’ve never been a big Colt fan, but I do like the 1917 revolver. I’ve been on the lookout for a S&W 1917 but haven’t come across one at a good price yet.Nothing to add other than I also am a sucker for early 20th Century Colt's revolvers.
Nice score, Gunny. The 1917s, the New Service, the Official Police and the Police Positives will always see me reaching for my wallet.
For your and everyone else's info a quick way to tell a 1909 New Service from a 1917 model is the 1909 has a straight barrel into the frame and the 1917 has a shoulder at the frame junction. Top is a (modified) 1917 in .45acp Bottom is a 1914 .45 Colt 1909 model New Service
I’ve been on the lookout for a S&W 1917 but haven’t come across one at a good price yet.
I don't know about that. They were definitely part of WWI and WWII history.The other factor is that they were substitute-standard in the military, and not really historically significant.
I have a few parts, but not what I need.
It appears that the right grip panel was replaced at some time. The bottom corners are worn a lot, but the metal wear doesn’t seem to match. Once I remove them for cleaning, I’ll have a better idea.
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When I first saw it in the case, I thought it was a 1909 when I saw the caliber on the tag, but then the cylinder looked to short.
After I made the deal for the gun, I advised them of the model number, caliber and the correct SN#.