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Post by tentcamper on Apr 27, 2024 16:08:14 GMT -5
As posted in my own thread...
45 Colt Smith 1917 US Army marks. Pretty sure this started life as a 45 acp.
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Post by strawhat on Apr 27, 2024 20:16:46 GMT -5
Can you post a clearer image of the left side, above the cylinder release? I can not tell is that is the GHS mark or the flaming bomb. The hammer is an early one. The barrel is a Brazilian replacement. An image of the serial number will also help. Like this,  Kevin |
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Post by bula on Apr 28, 2024 7:53:49 GMT -5
About 20yrs ago I witnessed the most impressive display of git'r'done I've ever seen shooting-wise. A man I'd say was a Vet, say young Korean, older Nam age. I talked to him briefly after watching him make a run thru an IDPA scenario, course near Youngstown Ohio. A 1917 45acp Smith. He had one arm... His reloading process was amazing, I sure wish I had video, but didn't take a pic. Didn't know anyone there but guy I went with.
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Post by tentcamper on Apr 28, 2024 12:47:46 GMT -5
Kevin, Pics as requested. Attachments:
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Post by strawhat on Apr 28, 2024 19:26:27 GMT -5
My search shows it was built in January, 1918. The touchmark is GHS for Gilbert H Stewart. GHS, inspected the revolvers from serial number 1 to 42000.
You are missing the lanyard stud and ring. A copy is easily found. The original for a revolver this early would be polished and casehardened.
I have responded to your other thread regarding the chambering.
Kevin
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Post by tentcamper on Apr 29, 2024 8:08:31 GMT -5
Thank you, Kevin for the info. Very interesting and much appreciated.
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Post by strawhat on Jun 22, 2024 21:45:13 GMT -5
Stay tuned! I am negotiating a Model 1955!
Kevin
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Post by awp101 on Jun 23, 2024 8:06:32 GMT -5
The Model 1917, Brazilian model, was my entry into ACP heaven. I have probably owned a dozen and handled many more. Good news!, there are more out there! Kevin Yeah, they made just under a brazilian of them...  Since my reloading gear is up and running now and I bought a baggie of something like 50-100 moon clips about 20 years ago, a shooter grade 1917 or 1937 is near the top of my "actively looking for" list. |
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Post by strawhat on Jun 23, 2024 19:40:29 GMT -5
Yeah, they made just under a brazilian of them... Since my reloading gear is up and running now and I bought a baggie of something like 50-100 moon clips about 20 years ago, a shooter grade 1917 or 1937 is near the top of my "actively looking for" list. If you are determined to buy a fixed sighted revolver don’t limit yourself to those two. Consider also the Commercial Model 1917, also the Model 1950 Army and the various Model 22-4s. I really like the Model 22-4 as it has a nice wide front sight. Kevin |
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Post by awp101 on Jun 24, 2024 9:36:13 GMT -5
It’s less about the fixed sights and more about the budget. A 625 is higher on the want list but my saving discipline is…lacking.  |
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Post by strawhat on Jul 5, 2024 19:51:51 GMT -5
Stay tuned! I am negotiating a Model 1955! Kevin Deal fell by the way. Still looking for a first year Model 1955! Kevin |
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Post by pete on Jul 17, 2024 16:36:20 GMT -5
I have a Mountain Gun in 45 ACP and use mostly 45 Auto Rim in it. I really like the four inch N frames. I managed to buy a blued 45 Colt mountain gun, I sure would like one in 45acp, or a second cylinder fitted to my gun. How slick that would be |
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Post by strawhat on Jul 17, 2024 19:57:45 GMT -5
I have a Mountain Gun in 45 ACP and use mostly 45 Auto Rim in it. I really like the four inch N frames. I managed to buy a blued 45 Colt mountain gun, I sure would like one in 45acp, or a second cylinder fitted to my gun. How slick that would be While it can be done, starting with a 45 long Colt makes fitting a second cylinder more expensive. Almost less money to buy a second revolver. Or get the long Colt cylinder machined to accept moonclipped ACP rounds. Kevin |
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