Merry , Colt 1917, Christmas

[GunnyUSMC]

Today, while I was out and about, I stopped in at the local pawn shop to wish my friends a Merry Christmas. While I was there, I noticed an old revolver in the case.
It was marked as a Colt DA revolver in 45 Long Colt. And priced at $599.95.
I laughed to myself and took a good look at it.
I asked the owner if he could work on the price, he said he would let me have it for $500. With only four days till Christmas, I said what the hell and bought it.
This makes my third Colt 1917.
It’s in pretty good shape. It locks up very tight and it’s clean.

 

[dh1633pm]

What an excellent find. I bet it was the same shop you took me too? Merry Christmas Lee.

 

[Monac]

Congratulations, GunnyUSMC! And thanks for the really excellent photos. Merry Christmas.

 

[wcwhitey]

Nice find! Merry Christmas

 

[MacAR]

You stole that one, Gunny. Looks like it'll be a good one, too.

Mac

 

[FL-NC]

Nice solid 1917.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

What an excellent find. I bet it was the same shop you took me too? Merry Christmas Lee.

Yes, the same shop.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Now I need to order a set of grips and a lanyard loop. The right grip panel is worn more than the left side.

 

[Jim Watson]

Now I need to order a set of grips and a lanyard loop. The right grip panel is worn more than the left side.

I recently saw a picture of a revolver with the left grip more worn.
Previous owner a southpaw?

 

[Riomouse911]

Super find!

For $500 I would’ve been all over that 1917, too.

I wish the pawn shops around here had some guns worth looking at. All I have seen look like they were beaten half to death and left outside and are priced with a 30% premium (or more) over what it would be selling for anywhere else.

Stay safe.

 

[dredd]

Awesome! Merry Christmas to you!!!!!

 

[Walkalong]

Very nice pick up.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Stepped charge holes too so you dont necessarily need to use moon clips. Not all the Colts had them (though all the S&W 1917s did).
Nice score at that price.

 

[Armored farmer]

Merry Christmas gunny.
Congrats!
Did the usmc ever issue those?
FYI..for $500...I would have brought it home too!

 

[dh1633pm]

Now I need to order a set of grips and a lanyard loop. The right grip panel is worn more than the left side.

I thought you would have those as spare parts in your already extensive collection?

 

[Gordon]

Was advertised as .45 Long Colt ? I'm a bit confused. Great gun in either caliber.

 

[Ru4real]

It was marked as a Colt DA revolver in 45 Long Colt. And priced at $599.95.

Marked as 45 Long Colt, but actually chambered for 45 ACP?

 

[GunnyUSMC]

I thought you would have those as spare parts in your already extensive collection?

I have a few parts, but not what I need.

I recently saw a picture of a revolver with the left grip more worn.
Previous owner a southpaw?

It appears that the right grip panel was replaced at some time. The bottom corners are worn a lot, but the metal wear doesn’t seem to match. Once I remove them for cleaning, I’ll have a better idea.

Was advertised as .45 Long Colt ? I'm a bit confused. Great gun in either caliber.

When I first saw it in the case, I thought it was a 1909 when I saw the caliber on the tag, but then the cylinder looked to short.
After I made the deal for the gun, I advised them of the model number, caliber and the correct SN#.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Marked as 45 Long Colt, but actually chambered for 45 ACP?

Yes

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Stepped charge holes too so you dont necessarily need to use moon clips. Not all the Colts had them (though all the S&W 1917s did).
Nice score at that price.

I’ve got over 200 rounds of 45 Auto Rim ammo.

 

[Pat Riot]

Congratulations and Merry Christmas.

Nice score.

 

[Gordon]

For your and everyone else's info a quick way to tell a 1909 New Service from a 1917 model is the 1909 has a straight barrel into the frame and the 1917 has a shoulder at the frame junction. Top is a (modified) 1917 in .45acp Bottom is a 1914 .45 Colt 1909 model New Service

 

[Old Dog]

Nothing to add other than I also am a sucker for early 20th Century Colt's revolvers.

Nice score, Gunny. The 1917s, the New Service, the Official Police and the Police Positives will always see me reaching for my wallet.

 

[Tallball]

Nice find! My LGS has one that looks just a little bit better priced at $995.

 

[WisBorn]

Congratulations Gunny!
Neat piece of history! Enjoy your Christmas present!!!