COLT 1917 Need information about THIRD Serial Number

[lene]

Have a Colt but can’t find out much info about it’s history. Looks cherry, finish is perfect, barrel looks unfired.Attachment 120608Attachment 120609Attachment 120610Attachment 120611Attachment 120608Attachment 120609Attachment 120610Attachment 120611

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[Havenot]

At the Colt forums there is a long running topic where you can post your military number and get a month and year of manufacture or acceptance for the Colt 1917 revolvers

[martin08]

At the Colt forums there is a long running topic where you can post your military number and get a month and year of manufacture or acceptance for the Colt 1917 revolvers

That is where the best information is available, for sure. Here is a link to the epic topic. Member, Haggis, has unfortunately passed away. But you will likely find a serial number which is "close enough", and you will be able to accurately date your pistol.

https://www.coltforum.com/threads/co...numbers.34787/

[gsthreeeight]

martin08,

Once again, Thanks for your information. The ColtForum topic was a wealth of information. I have narrowed the date down to 2nd Qtr. 1918, probably early May.
My aim was to try and provide as much information as I could when I post the pistol for sale. Between arthritic thumbs and a robust hammer spring, I cannot cock the hammer single handed.
Time to begin thinning the herd anyway and let someone else enjoy this one.

Regards,
GS38

P.S. Your October 1918 is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulation on acquiring that one. My S&W M1917 is similar. Except it isn't a Colt....

[imntxs554]

martin08,

Once again, Thanks for your information. The ColtForum topic was a wealth of information. I have narrowed the date down to 2nd Qtr. 1918, probably early May.
My aim was to try and provide as much information as I could when I post the pistol for sale. Between arthritic thumbs and a robust hammer spring, I cannot cock the hammer single handed.
Time to begin thinning the herd anyway and let someone else enjoy this one.

Regards,
GS38

P.S. Your October 1918 is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulation on acquiring that one. My S&W M1917 is similar. Except it isn't a Colt....

My GBB just updated and this year there offering SO much more of information. I'm kinda Happy because as long as I been a Member I'm finally seeing it change especially since the price keeps getting Higher. I have chosen this Serialization, but if I'm off I can gladly go back and find more of everything about your Colt. I attached a small portion for you to see if you need more specific years let me know. Here's the 2 I have in my Honeypot.Attachment 112148

[imntxs554]

martin08,

Once again, Thanks for your information. The ColtForum topic was a wealth of information. I have narrowed the date down to 2nd Qtr. 1918, probably early May.
My aim was to try and provide as much information as I could when I post the pistol for sale. Between arthritic thumbs and a robust hammer spring, I cannot cock the hammer single handed.
Time to begin thinning the herd anyway and let someone else enjoy this one.

Regards,
GS38

P.S. Your October 1918 is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulation on acquiring that one. My S&W M1917 is similar. Except it isn't a Colt....

My GBB just updated and this year there offering SO much more of information. I'm kinda Happy because as long as I been a Member I'm finally seeing it change especially since the price keeps getting Higher. I have chosen this Serialization, but if I'm off I can gladly go back and find more of everything about your Colt. I attached a small portion for you to see if you need more specific years let me know. Here's the 2 I have in my Honeypot.Attachment 112148


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[imntxs554]

My GBB just updated and this year there offering SO much more of information. I'm kinda Happy because as long as I been a Member I'm finally seeing it change especially since the price keeps getting Higher. I have chosen this Serialization, but if I'm off I can gladly go back and find more of everything about your Colt. I attached a small portion for you to see if you need more specific years let me know. Here's the 2 I have in my Honeypot.Attachment 112148https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ae121373-1.jpghttps://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...f0b27ec8-1.jpg


Attachment 112152

Here is a Great Start to check All your Markings. If for some reason You want me to start at a certain place let me know.Attachment 112153

[imntxs554]

My GBB just updated and this year there offering SO much more of information. I'm kinda Happy because as long as I been a Member I'm finally seeing it change especially since the price keeps getting Higher. I have chosen this Serialization, but if I'm off I can gladly go back and find more of everything about your Colt. I attached a small portion for you to see if you need more specific years let me know..

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[imntxs554]

If you want a Direct Link to All it's Markings and other details send me a email and I can give you direct access to them.

[browningautorifle]

Nice looking old pistols Frank...