Bidspirit auction | * Smith & Wesson Model

* Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver .45 Cal with 5.5 Inch Barrel - This is a Smith & Wesson U.S. Army Model 1917 double-action revolver chambered in .45 caliber, outfitted with a 5.5-inch barrel. Historically significant as a supplementary sidearm for U.S. forces during World War I, this model was designed to fire the rimless .45 ACP cartridge using half-moon clips. The firearm retains its fixed half-moon front sight and frame-notched rear sight. The metal surfaces display a dark, heavy patina with widespread surface oxidation and areas of fine pitting across the frame, cylinder, and barrel. It is fitted with non-original, aged aftermarket grips made of a yellowish synthetic or natural substitute material that exhibits a prominent network of surface crazing. Key markings include the barrel designation S. & W. D.A. 45 on the left side. The butt of the grip frame is clearly stamped with U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 on the left and the serial number No 136 154 on the right. Additional assembly or part numbers 15334 and 9 4 2 1 are visible on the crane and frame, accompanied by a small circular proof mark. In house shipping is available. This firearm is at least 50 years old. If you have a C&R Federal Firearms License (Or other type of FFL) we can ship it to you, or hand it to you if you come here. If not we will have to ship to your Federal Firearms License recipient or you will need to undergo a background check here when you pickup. In-house shipping is available. Email your FFL to burnsffl@gmail.com with your name in the subject if you are having us ship. Pick up is Friday, Aug. 28 from Noon to 7 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $10 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction. AB68