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Specifications Manufacturer: Colt Remington Westinghouse Model: M1917 Calibre: .30 06 (7.62 x 63mm) Barrel Length: 24 inches Color: Black Origin: USA Materials: Steel Initial date of manufacture: 1917 Popular from: 1917 to present1965 "Historical Handguns: The Model 1917 Smith & Wesson Sixgun", "The Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver: 45 ACP's first wheelgun", "U.S. 1917 and Brazilian 1937 Smith & Wesson's Un-Identical Twins", "Uphold Democracy 1994: WWII weapons encountered", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=M1917_Revolver&oldid=1151504406, World War I infantry weapons of the United States, World War II firearms of the United States, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2008, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, ~300,000 total (c. 150,000 per manufacturer), Slightly differing versions of the M1917 were made by, Double action/ single action, solid frame with swing-out cylinder, Field Manual 23-35 Pistols and Revolvers, 26 February 1953, Speer Reloading Manual Number 3, Lewiston, Idaho, Speer Products Inc., 1959, Taylor, Chuck: "The .45 Auto Rim," Guns Magazine, September 2000, Venturino, Mike " WWI Classic Returns", Guns Magazine December 2007, San Diego, Publishers Development Corp. 2007, This page was last edited on 24 April 2023, at 13:39. Learn more. Read our Cookie Policy. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. (35% off), Sale Price CHF13.54 Read our Cookie Policy. Ideal for exhibitions were security is an Following the Armistice, the M1911 remained the standardized U.S. military sidearm, but M1917s continued to play a supporting role between the wars. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Turning off the personalised advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalisation technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. in hands-on educational programs and especially living history programs where My lifesize LEGO replica of the M1917 revolver is modeled after the version manufactured by Smith & Wesson. Once again, the Colt and S&W M1917 .45 ACP revolvers ably filled a void in Americas small arms arsenal. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. open dioramas) or where Weight loaded: approx. Whether a Colt or Smith & Wesson, it's still a good idea. [2] After World War I, they gained a strong following among civilian shooters. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. 79.08, 112.96 CHF21.85, CHF28.01 Made from premium-grade, vegetable-tanned leather, the Burdette Custom Holsters Detective SA-35 holster is a custom outside-the-waistband (OWB) model for the Springfield Armory SA-35 semi-automatic pistol. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [1] There were two variations of the M1917, one made by Colt and the other by Smith & Wesson. I will be using it with a costume for a con. The recruits were handed a M1917 .45 cal. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Colt M1917 New Service 5 1/2" 45ACP SN:205522 MFG:1918, Colt M1917 New Service 5 1/2" 45ACP SN:255587 MFG:1918, Colt M1917 New Service 5 1/2" 45ACP SN:299965 MFG:1918, Woodsman, Match Target, Challenger, Huntsman and Targetsman. | Vintage Ordnance Company, LLC - Makers of FP-45 Liberator Pistol Shop M1917 WWI S&W Revolver .45 ACP Caliber Revolver M1917 WWI S&W Revolver .45 ACP Caliber Revolver $125.00 QTY This item is out of stock M1917 WWI S&W Revolver .45 ACP Caliber Revolver. Is that the actual grail diary from Last Crusade? First, they tried to take it away on the grounds it was government issue. CHF2.96, CHF4.13 Some are single action while others are double action, with both modern and classic models widely . They used moon-clips to hold the cartridges in position, facilitate reloading, and to aid in extraction since revolvers had been designed to eject rimmed cartridges and .45 ACP rounds were rimless for use with the magazine-fed M1911. S&W 5" Barrel Military & Police Revolver British Lend Lease .38 Special. [9] For these reasons, in 1920, the Peters ammunition company introduced the .45 Auto Rim. My revolver fits perfectly. The revolvers made by both firms were fitted with smooth walnut stocks and a lanyard ring. General John Pershing reviews troops during World War I. Several days later, during an attack on an enemy bunker position, Lyman again made good use of his M1917 revolver: Lyman stepped out from behind a tree, facing the sentry, certainly no less than forty feet away, and raised his Tommy gun. ", Colt M1911, 3D Printed. After the debacle at Dunkirk, a number of arms in our inventory were sent to the British to replace those lost in France. Original Price CHF14.00 A U.S. Marine armed with a Colt M1917 revolver warily approaches a Japanese bunker on Okinawa. Typically, when a pistol or revolver, indeed almost any gun, was re-built by the military, the initials of the facility were stamped on the gun after the work was completed. Additionally, quantities of replacement parts for both models were purchased for future overhaul requirements. (10% off), Sale Price CHF41.25 Spin the cylinder, cock the hammer and pull the trigger. had to look elsewhere for handguns that could be procured as soon as possible to arm the burgeoning number of troops. [6][7] During the Korean War they were again issued to support troops. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. (1k) $73.19 Learn more. This illustration of the Colt 1917 shows the half-moon clip. Ser#56115 Weapon is in exc.+ mechanical condition, 75%+ finish condition. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. The second time it's seen is when Indy tosses the gun . Newer production Colts could be fired without the half-moon clips, but the empty cartridge cases had to be ejected with a device such as a cleaning rod or pencil, as the cylinder extractor and ejector would pass over the edge of the rimless cartridges. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Two of the clips were loaded into the cylinder and the expended cases could be easily ejected. The M1917 has virtually no felt recoil and rapid double-action fire is easily accomplished. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. M1917 Replica - Etsy M1917 Replica (1 - 13 of 13 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers M1917 revolver, Colt, S&W, 3D Printed. (8) $19.99 FREE shipping *OUT OF STOCK Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. (10% off), Sale Price CHF175.58 ", Looks like you already have an account! Thank you so much! The Colt revolver was the New Service, and the company had previously manufactured a version of this .45 Colt revolver for the U.S. government, the Model of 1909, but it saw very limited service and was soon superseded by the M1911. Lol. (Dean Winchester), "I needed something other than the cardboard box to store my 1860 Army replica in and this is perfect. Constructions: heavyweight Abs and metal parts. I will continue to use again and again. The sentry hardly moved. This action indicates that the Military Police still considered the revolvers to have value and wanted to retain the guns. (10% off), Sale Price CHF16.80 Free shipping for many products! Smith & Wesson kept their version in production for civilian and police sales until they replaced it with their Smith & Wesson Model 22 in 1950. ", "This replica is amazing! Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. (20% off), Sale Price CHF9.10 Copyright 2023 Vintage Ordnance Company, LLC. Taffin, John (2005). Primarily, the M1917 was issued to Military Police personnel, within the United States.. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Dark Brown colored leather. ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. (35% off). Except for the hammers and triggers, the external metal parts were blued. Many of the replica revolver, sold by the shops on Etsy, qualify for included shipping, such as: Colt Dragoon 1848 -3D Printed; CHF13.54, CHF24.32 (20% off), Sale Price CHF164.38 It was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1917 to supplement the standard M1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol during World War I. In the late 1950s and 1960s, Colt and Smith & Wesson 1917s were available through mail order companies at bargain prices. The Smith & Wesson revolver was the Second Model .44 Hand Ejector. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. M1917 Replica (13 relevant results) Price () Any price Under 20 20 to 50 50 to 100 Over 100 . Lyman about the sixgun, vintage photos illustrate the guns being employed in combat settings in all theaters of the war. In November of 1940, the Army Ordnance Corps recorded a total of 96,530 Colt and 91,590 S&W M1917s still in reserve. Smith & Wesson re-designed its cylinders to incorporate a shoulder to hold the .45 ACP round in place so it could be fired, but the expended cases had to be manually extracted. As related in the Gerald Astors book, Battling Buzzards: The Odyssey Of The 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team 1943-1945: He always carried a six-shot .45 caliber revolver, U.S. Army Model 1917. Read our Cookie Policy. However, as was the case a quarter-century earlier, there was a lag time between issuance of the contracts and delivery of the new pistols. $55.00. "Colt's New Service". The pictures below show my updated, second LEGO version of the classic handgun, completed in February 2022. On the morning after the drop, Lyman was walking in a town with the revolver in hand when a German captain on a bicycle rode around a corner toward him. They have altered rear sights, a "Made in U.S.A." stamp on the left sideplate, and most were fitted with commercial-style checkered grips (though some utilized smooth grips left over from the United States contract). It is reported that the Augusta Arsenal (Georgia) re-built 1,000 S&W revolvers in 1919-1920. evaluated existing military arms in Uncle Sams arsenal. Any member of the family can shoot it effectively, though children and some women may need to use a two-handed grip.   Germany   |   English (US)   |   (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. ", "Absolutely superb replica with impeccable craftsmanship! ", Ace of Spades Hand Cannon Props Cosplay, Larp Props, Post Apocalyptic Larp Weapon, Cyberpunk Prop, "Very nice passport replica with actual stamps and picture, gives it that extra bit of realism. Original Price CHF11.21 In May 1945, it was proposed that the M1917 revolvers be declared Obsolete, but the provost marshal general objected and the proposal was dropped. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. [citation needed] Later production Colt M1917 revolvers had headspacing machined into the cylinder chambers, just as the Smith & Wesson M1917 revolvers had from the start. On April 5, 1945, an Ordnance contract was given to Colt for the overhaul of 33,000 M1917 Colt revolvers at a cost of $12 each. Afterwards, it was primarily used by secondary and non-deployed troops. Old West M1873 Black Finish Blank Firing Revolver, Old West M1873 Nickel Finish Blank Firing Revolver, P.O. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Unfortunately, there werent nearly enough in the governments inventory to meet the rapidly growing demand. Other ordnance facilities, including Rock Island Arsenal, also re-built some of these revolvers, but most of the overhaul work was done by Springfield Armory. After being parkerized and refurbished, most of the revolvers were re-issued to stateside security forces and military policemen, but 20,993 of them were issued overseas to "specialty troops such as tankers and artillery personnel" throughout the course of U.S. involvement in World War II. CHF16.57, CHF20.71 The Ordnance Dept. On Blackie Thomas's YouTube channel he shows carrying a Pietta 1858 Sheriff's Model in a replica holster for the US M1917 revolvers. Colt had previously produced a version of their .45 Long Colt caliber New Service model, designated the M1909, to replace their .38 Long Colt caliber M1892 revolvers that had demonstrated inadequate stopping power during the PhilippineAmerican War. Shipping: Calculated on checkout (or FREE pick up from seller) Description: UP FOR SALE a U.S. ARMY, MODEL 1917 S&W Double Action .45 ACP Revolver, second issue, early 1918. Finish. We first see this gun when he hands it over to Belloq after acquiring the Hovitos' fertility idol. This lifesize handgun replica features a rotating cylinder, swing-out gate mechanism, pull-back trigger, and moving hammer.   Switzerland   |   English (US)   |   (CHF), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. (50% off), Sale Price CHF45.51 According to a recent Federal Emergency Management Agency report, fewer people are "prepping" today compared to previous years. SPECIALIZING IN EXHIBIT GRADE HISTORIC ARMS & REPLICAS, MUSEUM & MOVIE CONSULTING ANDMORE! Most of the contracts contained a provision that the manufacturers would be reimbursed for any arms in process at the time of cancellation, thus it made sense for the manufacturers to complete them rather than for the government to pay for half-finished guns. Want to know more? Although full moon clips allow a 1917 to be very quickly reloaded, loading and unloading the clips is tedious, and bent clips can bind the cylinder and cause misfires. Neither was the first choice of the War Dept., but could be procured much more quickly than the standardized Model 1911 pistol and Model 1903 rifle when time was of the utmost importance. A U.S. Marine armed with a Colt M1917 revolver warily approaches a Japanese bunker on Okinawa. 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Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Learn more. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Apparently, when he pushed the magazine in, he did not slam it hard. Yes! (32% off), Sale Price CHF16.57 Otherwise, the rimless cartridges could not be fired or ejected from the cylinders that were originally designed for rimmed cartridges. SOLD - $780.00. [5], From 1917 to 1919, Colt and Smith & Wesson produced 151,700 and 153,300 M1917s in total (respectively) under contract with the War Department for use by the American Expeditionary Force. CHF175.58, CHF219.48 The most commonly seen markings of this type found on the M1917 revolvers re-built after World War I were SA (for Springfield Armory), RIA (Rock Island Arsenal) and AA (Augusta Arsenal). You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Original Price CHF18.67 Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Description. The issuance of the Model 1917 revolvers during World War II was discussed in an Ordnance publication: Again, the M1917 Revolver was called upon as a substitute weapon. Better yet, this high-end replica revolver is also designed to fire . Lyman threw down the Thompson and drew his .45 revolver. One of the more enthusiastic of these was Pvt. CHF41.25, CHF45.83 Richard Lyman, a paratrooper with the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team. CHF21.66, CHF31.85 So besides the matte appearance, it shouldn't be too hard to turn into a Prop-Accurate Stembridge (EDIT: Though since it's plastic, the results could be fatal for the gun). The gun was positioned in the holster with the butt forward, as was the preference of cavalry troopers. Some were military surplus, while others were newly manufactured. In many ways, the story of the M1917 revolvers mirrors that of the M1917 rifle. He got his from Sportsman's Guide. Indiana Jones S&W M1917 Revolver Raiders of the Lost Ark Gun Smith Wesson Pistol Cosplay Prop Replica Colt Harrison Ford (1.1k) $34.30 LeMat Revolver (118) $59.99 Gray Replica Revolver SW Magnum in Leather Gun Holste and Gift Box, Special Tactical Keychains for Gun Collectors, Special Pistol Keychain. Colt made this Revolver as did Smith & Wesson. Functional Inert Replica WWII MkII Fragmentation (Pineapple) Hand Grenade with M10A2 Series Fuse. Even though many more M1911/M1911A1 pistols were used during the war, the almost 21,000 M1917 revolvers that were issued to troops in overseas combat zones saw their fair share of action. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Original Price CHF23.26 The S&W M1917 can thus be used without half-moon clips, though empty .45 ACP cases, being rimless, must be poked out manually through the cylinder face as the extractor star cannot engage them. On Nov., 1, 1940. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fullsize Smith & Wesson M1917 Replica Indiana Jones Raiders Of The Lost Ark at the best online prices at eBay! *OUT OF STOCK.   United Kingdom   |   English (UK)   |   (GBP), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalised search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalise content, search, recommendations, and offers. Specifications Manufacturer: Colt Model: Official Police Firearm Length: 10.3 inches Barrel Length: 5 inches Color: Black Brown Origin: USA Materials: metal wood Initial date of manufacture: 1927 Popular from: 1927 to present1965 Keywords Civilian Semi-Auto Law Enforcement Just before the conclusion of World War II, the Ordnance Dept. Of these, 96,530 were of Colt manufacture and 91,590 Smith and Wesson. After the debacle at Dunkirk, a number of arms in our inventory were sent to the British to replace those lost in France. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. CHF10.09, CHF11.21 Blued Finish. Both companies' revolvers utilized half-moon clips to extract the rimless .45 ACP cartridges. The .45 slug hit him in the chest and he went backwards into the bush behind him.. M1917 WWI S&W Revolver .45 ACP Caliber Revolver. One of these, of course, was the M1917 revolver. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. The Colt M1917 Revolver was essentially the same as the M1909, but with a cylinder bored to take the .45 ACP cartridge and the half-moon clips to hold the rimless cartridges in position. The majority of soldiers in the photo have U.S. M1917 revolvers in U.S. Model 1909 holsters. The leather was heavy with excellent stitching. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. So, they told him he would have to have it fixed without the benefit of anesthetic. The M1917 seen here is attached to a tripod that can be removed for carious other mounting/carrying options. Indiana Jones S&W M1917 Revolver Raiders of the Lost Ark Gun Smith Wesson Pistol Cosplay Prop Replica Colt Harrison Ford Ad vertisement by 3DREPLICAS. Production contracts for M1911A1 pistols were given to several American manufacturers. Smith & Wesson Revolvers 1917 (N Frame) Parts List Sort by: Show Available 0 Parts Layout w/ List 1 Barrel 2 Barrel Pin 3 Locking Bolt 4 Locking Bolt Spring 5 Cylinder 6 Extractor 7 Extractor Spring 8 Extractor Rod 9 Extractor Rod Collar 10 Center Pin 11 Center Pin Spring 12 Yoke 13 Yoke Stop 14 Yoke Stop Spring 16 Frame Lug 17 Grip Pin 18 Smith & Wesson delivered the first M1917 revolvers the first week of September 1917, and the Colt guns followed on Oct. 24, 1917. CHECK OUT OUR NEW LINE OF FRONT VENTING BLANK GUNS! In the early 1920s, a rash of brazen, and sometimes quite violent, armed robberies of U.S. Post Office trains, trucks and facilities resulted in a number of U.S. Marines being called into service as mail guards. Some of the Marines, as well as a number of postal employees, were armed with M1917 revolvers. The leather Model 1909 holster was originally designed for the Colt U.S. Model 1909 revolver. Sale Price 79.08 A number of Model 1917 revolvers were retained by the National Guard, and others were supplied to several governmental agencies, especially the Post Office. Canvas pouches for the clips were issued during World War I. Chambered in 0.45 caliber like the 1911, the M1917 also went on to see action in World War II. This helped mitigate the financial hardships that would have resulted from an abrupt cut-off of the contracts. There were two variations of the M1917, one from Colt and one from S&W. U.S . [4] However, many civilian shooters disliked using moon clips. Original Price CHF196.13 ", "I can't say enough how brilliant and helpful this seller is. Original Price CHF219.48 [10], In 1937, Brazil ordered 25,000 Smith & Wesson M1917s for its military, where they are no longer in service.