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Post by strawhat on Oct 4, 2023 20:10:34 GMT -5
That is the Inspectors mark of acceptance applied to the revolvers prior to the flaming bomb touchmark.
The initials are GHS, but I do not recall the name.
Kevin
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Post by strawhat on Oct 4, 2023 20:19:15 GMT -5
(duplicate post)
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Post by strawhat on Oct 4, 2023 20:22:56 GMT -5
GHS, Gilbert H Stewart, his mark was used on S&W Model 1917s from serial numbers 1-42000, approximately April of 1918. After that, the flaming bomb was used.
You are showing images of two different revolvers. Which is the one with the GHS stamp?
Kevin
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Post by AxeHandle on Oct 5, 2023 10:13:40 GMT -5
The well worn one with the prettiest grips is the one. SN tale works. This one is SN 36,XXX The other one has the flaming bomb stamp.
The S&W forum posted the same answer but didn't offer the name.
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Post by strawhat on Oct 5, 2023 19:07:07 GMT -5
I collect ACP revolvers. I have a little knowledge about them. And more links to research so I do not have to rely on my memory.
Kevin
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Post by gnappi on Oct 6, 2023 12:54:51 GMT -5
I collect ACP revolvers. I have a little knowledge about them. And more links to research so I do not have to rely on my memory. Kevin Back up your links often, ask me how I know :-) |
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Post by strawhat on Oct 6, 2023 22:29:14 GMT -5
Or print them.
Kevin
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Post by strawhat on Oct 7, 2023 8:28:39 GMT -5
Given the serial range you mentioned, your revolver was probably produced in March of 1918. The GHS mark was discontinued around serial 42000 so a couple months after yours was produced. The war ended 9 months after your revolver was assembled and accepted into service so it MIGHT have gone overseas.
Interesting to speculate.
Kevin
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