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AlleyOop007
 Post subject: 1917 Colt Army
PostPosted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:15 pm 
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I acquired this revolver 18 years ago from an estate collection. I think it might be a WWII arsenal rework that was parkerized.

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I've shot both .45 ACP w/ Full Moon Clips and .45 Auto Rim loads in it. I prefer the convenience of the Auto Rims.

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I read somewhere that these WWII reworked Model 1917s were available from the DCM after the war.

The rampant Colt trademark is no longer visible on the frame and the patent data, address, etc., is barely visible on top of the barrel as is the "COLT DA 45" stamping on the side of the barrel.

The revolver has matching numbers 2917 on the frame and arbor (sorry for the blurry picture) . . .

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. . . and the barrel near the "United States Property" mark:

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The butt is stamped U.S. Army Model 1917 with the number 115790:

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(Unfortunately, some Bubba cut the swivel off with a hacksaw instead of removing the grips to access removal and rubbed off the finish on the bottom of the butt frame in the process. I bought a replacement swivel assembly from Gun Parts.)

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 Post subject: Re: 1917 Colt Army
PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:38 am 
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nice , i love these old revolvers ,

mine is a S&W -
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Very nice! I have one made by S&W. love shooting it.
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