Colt Model 1917 U.S. Army Issue .45 ACP Revolver, 5.5 Inch Barrel, 1918 WWI Production, Blued Finish, Walnut Service Grips
This U.S. Army–issue Colt Model 1917 is a full-size service revolver built on the Colt New Service frame with a 5.5-inch barrel and a fluted six-shot cylinder. It dates to late September–early October 1918 per shipment tables, squarely within the main World War I production run. Marked as a U.S. Model 1917 with U.S.
property markings, it features carbon-steel construction, a blued finish, fixed service sights, smooth walnut stocks, and a lanyard ring. Listing notes also indicate "MFG. around 1920." Bagged half-moon clips are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in decent shape for its age. There is a small crack at the butt, areas of finish loss, and scattered scratches and blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Half-moon clips (bagged)
Built on the proven Colt New Service frame, this Model 1917 combines double-action/single-action operation with a swing-out, fluted six-shot cylinder and a 5.5-inch carbon-steel barrel. It uses fixed service sights consisting of a half-moon front blade and a milled topstrap groove rear, backed by a knurled, mushroom-style ejector-rod head for positive extraction. A lanyard ring on the butt and smooth walnut service stocks complete the military configuration.
The revolver is blued over carbon-steel components, including the frame, cylinder, and barrel, reflecting the standard service finish of the period. It is marked on the buttstrap with the U.S. Army Model 1917 legend and serial, with a partial U.S. property marking and assembly number 8052 under the barrel.
Per shipment tables, the serial places this example in late September to early October of 1918, during the core World War I production window. The listing also notes "MFG. around 1920," providing an additional point of reference for its timeframe. Its U.S. Army issue provenance and clear military markings add to its historical appeal.
This is a full-size service revolver made in the United States during the World War I era, chambered in .45 ACP (also compatible with .45 Auto Rim without clips) with a six-round capacity. The included bagged half-moon clips accompany the revolver as provided.