Colt U.S. Army Model 1917 New Service .45 ACP DA/SA Revolver 5.5 Inch, 6rd (1919)
This Colt U.S. Army Model 1917 is a New Service-pattern revolver chambered in .45 ACP, manufactured in 1919 and marked for U.S. military service. It features a 6-shot swing-out fluted cylinder, a matte gray finish, and fixed sights with a blade front and rear notch in the top strap. Notable markings include the "U.S.
ARMY MODEL 1917" marking on the butt/backstrap with a government inventory number, along with "COLT D.A. 45" on the barrel, "UNITED STATES" on the underside of the barrel, and the rampant Colt emblem on the frame/sideplate.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Mechanics: Little sign of prior use. The firearm is in excellent condition and function.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Bonus foam-lined hard case with custom cutouts
- Full-moon clip for .45 ACP (ammo not included)
- Spare checkered wood grip panel (not installed)
Built on Colt's New Service series, this full-size DA/SA revolver is configured for .45 ACP and described as using moon clips for extraction and loading. The included full-moon clip is shown holding cartridges (ammo not included).
This example is set up with fixed sights, using a blade front sight and a rear notch cut into the top strap. The revolver uses a swing-out, 6-shot fluted cylinder and an ejector rod with a knurled tip.
Military and factory markings are a key part of what defines this Model 1917. The butt/backstrap is marked "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917" with a government inventory number. The barrel is marked "COLT D.A. 45" and the underside is marked "UNITED STATES." Additional details include the rampant Colt emblem on the frame/sideplate and a small "L" stamp adjacent to the serial in the crane cut.
It also includes period-correct functional features such as a lanyard ring at the butt and smooth wood grip panels, with a spare checkered wood grip panel included but not installed.