US Army Model 1917..

[Mike Haas]

Revolver...I know it's slightly OT but the the other forum seems to be all Non -US Handguns.

Anyway US Model 1917 ARMY 45 Cal with lanyard Ring. Serial # 161223 with the Butt marked as such forward od lanyard ring.

Aft of the lanyard ring is stamped No 9922 (Staggered as follows)
No
9
922

Blueing appears slightly "dull" - Not a high polish blue. Does not appear to have been refinished.

Grips are "Checkered" and I've been told they should be smooth.The grips otherwise appear original to the gun.

My questions are when was it made - issued to the US Army - and are the grips possibly original with the checkering or are they aftermarket/civilian.

TIA - Mike

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[Mike D]

Are these dates accurate? U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture

[lenb]

Mike,
Is your revolver in question a Smith& Wesson or Colt? Both made the Model 1917, but the Colt tended to have more of a brushed blue finish, where the Smith & Wesson typically had a higher polish blue. It's unlikely the grips are original to an Army model, as these were typically smooth walnut. Check inside the grips to see if there is a serial number written on the inside face in pencil. That was also the way the grips were numbered to the guns in these models. Hope this helps.

Len