S&W Model 1917 US Army .45 Auto Using Half Moon Clips.. These and the Colt Model of 1917 were use to augement the supply of 1911 .45 Automatic Pistols, in WW1... BILL
S&W Model 1917 US Army .45 Auto Using Half Moon Clips.. These and the Colt Model of 1917 were use to augement the supply of 1911 .45 Automatic Pistols, in WW1... BILL
"As long as there are brave men and warriors the halls of Valhalla will never be silent or empty"
In memory of my father William T. Grist December 26, 1920--September 10, 2009..
901st. Ordnance H.A.M. North Africa, Italy, Southern France....ETO
Also in memory of my mother Jane Kidd Grist Feb. 22, 1920-- September 27, 2009... WWll War bride May 1942...
Bill, this is beautiful....................... !
I love S&W's.
Regards,
Steve.
Very nice M1917, I've been looking for one for a very long time.
I really like it ,very nice piece.
Is that a left-handed holster? Seems like it would be rare if original,which it looks like.
Bill very nice S&W .This is my 1917 colt. I was given it by a friend because it was to heavy for him (and it kicks like a mule) Mine was parkerized for WWII. I still take it hunting with me once and awhile. Very nice Colt 1917, with a history....BILL
Last edited by Bill Grist; 06-03-2010 at 02:53 PM.
All of the Model 1917 holsters were left handed... When the weapons were reissued in WW2 they were issued in a 1942 dated Right hand holster....Most of the Guns issued in WW2 were the Colt Model 1917 and parkerized, while very large amounts of the S&W Model 1917 were sent to England Under the Lend Lease Program, The British loved the S&W products, as evident by the 100,000s S&W Victory models sent to the British empire in British cal. .380 revolver...BILL ...
"As long as there are brave men and warriors the halls of Valhalla will never be silent or empty"
In memory of my father William T. Grist December 26, 1920--September 10, 2009..
901st. Ordnance H.A.M. North Africa, Italy, Southern France....ETO
Also in memory of my mother Jane Kidd Grist Feb. 22, 1920-- September 27, 2009... WWll War bride May 1942...
"As long as there are brave men and warriors the halls of Valhalla will never be silent or empty"
In memory of my father William T. Grist December 26, 1920--September 10, 2009..
901st. Ordnance H.A.M. North Africa, Italy, Southern France....ETO
Also in memory of my mother Jane Kidd Grist Feb. 22, 1920-- September 27, 2009... WWll War bride May 1942...
Thanks Bill. As you stated my holster is a left handed holster WWI while in the photo the tanker has a right handed holster. The photo was taken in california training for the Pacific. He was in the 706th Tank Bn. Gary
Sweet looking 1917s! Noting like a .45 when you want to send the very best. Thanks for sharing the pics!!
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