wnycollector
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It is gun show season in my neck of the woods and I am looking for another N frame. I have always wanted a S&W 1917 US Army .45. I have heard that they are not the best shooters...is there any truth to that?
Actually, the 1917 has the old "long action" lockwork, and practially nothing out of a modern "short-action" gun made after the 4th. Model Hand-Ejector (1950 Military &Target) will fit or work.THe really NICE thing about the M1917 S&Ws is that almost all n-frame S&W parts can be used for it.
Something to be aware of is that the 1917 revolvers are fitted with the old style hammer block which is staked into the sideplate. The hand is different, and the cylinder stop is different. Honestly, just about everything in one is different from post WW2 guns. I haven't tried finding correct parts for mine, but if my search for a hand, cylinder stop, and a couple of other parts for an early Victory is any indication, they won't be easy to find.
It is gun show season in my neck of the woods and I am looking for another N frame. I have always wanted a S&W 1917 US Army .45. I have heard that they are not the best shooters...is there any truth to that?