Smith & Wesson Model 1917 U.S. Army .45 ACP Revolver, 5.5 in Barrel, Blued, US Property Marked
This Smith & Wesson Model 1917 is a World War I era, U.S. Army contract revolver that is prominently US Property Marked. Built on S&W's large N-frame with a five-screw configuration, it features a 5.5 in round carbon steel barrel, blued finish, and smooth walnut service stocks. Chambered in .45 ACP, it reflects the classic military configuration and markings sought by collectors and enthusiasts.
As a U.S.-property-marked military revolver, it carries period-correct rollmarks, including the butt stamp "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917" and barrel markings "S.& W. D.A. 45" on the left side with the S&W maker/address and patent line on top. It also retains military features such as the lanyard ring on the butt and color-casehardened hammer and trigger.
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: There is finish loss and handling wear on exterior surfaces, along with visible service markings from prior use. The bore presents bright and clean. Refer to photos for additional detail.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 1917 U.S. Army .45 ACP revolver
This U.S.-property-marked military contract revolver retains its period-correct configuration: large S&W N-frame with five screws (including the front trigger-guard screw), six-shot cylinder, fixed sights, and lanyard ring on the butt. The blued carbon steel construction is complemented by color-casehardened hammer and trigger and smooth walnut service stocks.
The 5.5 in round-profile barrel is rollmarked "S.& W. D.A. 45" on the left, while the top of the barrel carries the S&W maker/address and patent line. The butt is stamped "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917," and the underside of the barrel bears UNITED STATES PROPERTY markings (beneath the ejector rod), underscoring its government-issue provenance.
Chambered in .45 ACP, the Model 1917 was designed to use half-moon clips. It headspaces on the case mouth and can be fired without clips, though simultaneous ejection requires clips. The six-flute cylinder swings out on a crane/yoke, and the revolver uses an unshrouded ejector rod with a round knurled head for positive operation.
Sighting is via a half-moon front blade and a topstrap rear notch. Additional inspection points include an "S" and assembly numbers "2190" and "8850" on the yoke cut. Overall length is approximately 10.8 in, with an unloaded weight of about 36 oz, reflecting the robust service-grade build of this World War I era sidearm.