My S/W Victory got a Big Brother

[majspud]

The last hurrah for 2015. M1917 Smith and Wesson; serial number dates it to May of 1918 - early enough to have been 'over there'. I assume finish is a re-arsenal Parkerized, about 95%, bore is very good, grips have no SN. Waiting for the half-moons to arrive. May get to shoot it Sunday if they get here.

T

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[majspud]

I didn't see a Swedish forum, but I also picked up a M42B this month. You really need to know where your thumb is at all times.

T

[Colonel Enfield]

Lovely looking piece - congratulations on your find!

[RCS]

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I do enjoy shooting my S&W Model 1915, original caliber was .455 but was rechambered to 45 Colt many years ago. Rather than use a heavy 45 Colt load, I decided to cut down some 45 Colt cases to 45 ACP length and try them out. Nice load using the 45 Colt short case ! Also install the FDL rear sight and a new S&W "N" frame mainspring, all those WW1 S&W revolvers have very thick and heavy mainsprings

[browningautorifle]

I also picked up a M42B this month

That would be your "Purchase of th month" forum...nice catch. They shoot fine, just don't over load the ammo. Don't misplace your mag either.

[emmagee1917]

Majspud , glad you ended up with my Smith . Been keeping an eye out for it to show up . You'll enjoy it . Fine example and a fine shooter.
Chris

[browningautorifle]

I always wanted a nice US issue 1917 pistol but never managed to find one. All I got was an old offshore contract that was worn out. It sold OK though and I bought a Mod 25 instead...which was perfect. Those 1917 pistols are all but extinct around here...