Info need on this smith

[oldpaul]

On the right side of the frame it looks like the Brazilian crest with 1937 underneath. If so, that would make it one of the 37,000 or so S&W model 1917s sold and shipped to Brazil around 1946. The original Model 1917s issued to US troops were in .45 ACP as were the subsequent Modelo 1937s that were sold to Brazil. Both used half-moon clips. If that is indeed a Brazilian crest then this is an unmodified revolver and should command a price commensurate with its condition. I looked at one of these at a local gun store that was well used and whose cylinder had been bored to take .45 LC. Ouch. I passed at just under $700. I don't know, but that lanyard looks old enough to be original and is an added value if so. The markings are possibly Brazilian Military? Regards. Tom

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[Beerhunter]

On the right side of the frame it looks like the Brazilian crest with 1937 underneath. If so, that would make it one of the 37,000 or so S&W model 1917s sold and shipped to Brazil around 1946. The original Model 1917s issued to US troops were in .45 ACP as were the subsequent Modelo 1937s that were sold to Brazil.

Nope. Way out I'm afraid That is the S&W logo. The word under the logo is "Mark". The word "Trade" appears above it.

It is a Hand Ejector 2nd Model bought by the UK in 1915 to augment supplies of British Service revolvers. It was later sold out of Service and Proofed in Birmingham at some time before 1954 and then exported to the Untied States where it appears that someone converted it to take .45 ACP/Auto Rim by shaving the rear of the cylinder off.

I have an unmodified one.