Colt Model 1917 U.S. Army .45 ACP Revolver, 5.5 in Barrel, WWI-Era, 1919 Production
This Colt Model 1917 U.S. Army revolver is a WWI-era, U.S. property-marked service sidearm built on the large-frame New Service platform. Manufactured in 1919, it is chambered in .45 ACP for use with half- or full-moon clips and is historically compatible with .45 Auto Rim. It features matching assembly numbers across major components, military contract markings, and original service configuration details that matter to collectors and historians alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm exhibits finish wear and pitting throughout with scattered scratches and blemishes. Areas of rust are visible.
What's Included
- Colt Model 1917 U.S. Army .45 ACP revolver
Built on the Colt New Service large frame, this Model 1917 retains its military service features, including a swing-out fluted cylinder, a lanyard ring on the butt, and a knurled, unshrouded ejector rod head. The fixed sighting system consists of a half-moon front blade and a fixed rear sighting groove in the topstrap for a rugged, duty-ready setup.
Chambered in .45 ACP, the design utilizes half- or full-moon clips for extraction and is historically compatible with .45 Auto Rim. The 5.5 in barrel and six-shot capacity reflect the U.S. Army contract pattern issued during and immediately after WWI.
Correct U.S. military markings include UNITED STATES PROPERTY and U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917, with military contract markings on the barrel underside and butt. Matching assembly numbers are observed across major components, supporting its as-issued configuration.
Original-style components include smooth walnut service stocks without medallions, an exposed hammer with a checkered spur, and a smooth-faced trigger. The carbon steel frame and cylinder underscore the robust service build specified for wartime procurement.