Colt M1917 issued by the U.S. Army during World War I to. I also recently updated my LEGO M1911 pistol, seen here. The S&W M1917 can thus be used without half-moon clips, though empty .45 ACP cases, being rimless, must be poked out manually through the cylinder face as the extractor star cannot engage them. Original Price CHF18.67 Lyman was injured when a backblast from a bazooka knocked him against a tree, fracturing his arm. On the morning after the drop, Lyman was walking in a town with the revolver in hand when a German captain on a bicycle rode around a corner toward him. The issuance of the Model 1917 revolvers during World War II was discussed in an Ordnance publication: Again, the M1917 Revolver was called upon as a substitute weapon. When he pulled the trigger, the magazine fell out and the bolt, failing to strip off a cartridge, banged into the chamber with a loud, metallic click., The sentry, hardly more than a boy stared at Lyman, frozen in disbelief. Germany | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. I am very pleased with my purchase. Smith & Wesson revolver, shown how to aim, and with the admonition not to flinch because it was nothing but a gun, they fired their 20 rounds at targets positioned 15 and 25 yards away ., Many of the M1909 leather holsters dating from World War I continued in use during World War II with the M1917 revolvers. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Additionally, quantities of replacement parts for both models were purchased for future overhaul requirements. Brand new, includes box, instructions 6x Tanaka .455 firing cartridges (reusable). The sentry hardly moved. To accommodate the rimless .45 ACP, it was necessary to devise some method of positioning cartridges in the cylinder. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. A U.S. Marine armed with a Colt M1917 revolver warily approaches a Japanese bunker on Okinawa. Original Price 112.96 Original Price CHF28.01 Original Price CHF20.71 You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. The M1917 was also popular on the civilian and police market. Full Smith&Wesson markings. Colt made this Revolver as did Smith & Wesson. During World War II, a version of the holster that held the revolver with the butt to the rear was adopted and designated as Holster, Revolver, Cal. Original Price CHF205.48 The pictures below show my updated, second LEGO version of the classic handgun, completed in February 2022. $55.00. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Both companies' revolvers utilized half-moon clips to extract the rimless .45 ACP cartridges. When considering the American handguns of the World War I and II, the Model M1911/M1911A1 pistols are, understandably, given the most attention. Learn more in our Privacy Policy, Help Centre, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. However, as was the case a quarter-century earlier, there was a lag time between issuance of the contracts and delivery of the new pistols. At the time of Americas entry into the war, the only manufacturer of the M1911 was the Colt Patent Firearms Mfg. [5], From 1917 to 1919, Colt and Smith & Wesson produced 151,700 and 153,300 M1917s in total (respectively) under contract with the War Department for use by the American Expeditionary Force. An Ordnance report dated March 30, 1945, indicated that 23,000 S&W M1917 revolvers were overhauled at a cost of $6.80 each, increased to $7.10 on May 12, 1945. Primarily, the M1917 was issued to Military Police personnel, within the United States.. (20% off), Sale Price CHF9.10 SMITH & WESSON #3 RUSSIAN REVOLVER - MINT CONDITION Gun #: 977092633 Seller: misterluger ( FFL) GA Sales: 492 $2,950.00 Full Details 2 Image (s) SMITH WESSON M&P 40C Gun #: 940367773 Seller: Keith Woods $450.00 Full Details More from this Seller 5 Image (s) Smith & Wesson M&P40 Gun #: 931955043 Seller: DGSGUNS ( FFL) GA Sales: 872 $589.00 it is unnecessary or undesirable to utilize your collections functional CHF9.10, CHF14.00 (20% off), Sale Price CHF156.90 When U.S. military handguns of World WarI and World War II are discussed, most of the emphasis is, understandably, placed on the Model 1911/M1911A1 pistols, as they were the standard military handguns and saw extensive use in both wars. CHF10.09, CHF11.21 Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. This illustration of the Colt 1917 shows the half-moon clip. These are roomy enough to fit most 4" to 5" barreled .38/.357 revolvers out there. I will continue to use again and again. Parkerized finish look. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. When the US Military began running out of M1911 pistols during World War I, they began producing a revolver substitute in 1917 as part of a contract with both Smith & Wesson and Colt. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalised tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. In order to reduce supply and logistical problems, it was mandatory that any revolvers produced. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Product information Technical Details Additional Information Feedback Germany | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. Original Price CHF31.85 issue and firearms are not the main focus (i.e. The two major manufacturers of handguns in the country at the time, Colt and Smith & Wesson, both had large-frame revolvers in their product lines with production tooling and trained workers available to manufacture their guns under government contract. I swear the diary even smells like 1938! These two World War II U.S. Army military policemen are armed with .45 ACP M1917 revolvers carried in the early M1909 butt-forward style holster. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. The Colt M1917 Revolver was essentially the same as the M1909, but with a cylinder bored to take the .45 ACP cartridge and the half-moon clips to hold the rimless cartridges in position. It says so on the barrel! So one of two possibilities could happen in the future: CHF21.85, CHF28.01 The Colt revolver was the New Service, and the company had previously manufactured a version of this .45 Colt revolver for the U.S. government, the Model of 1909, but it saw very limited service and was soon superseded by the M1911. It is always ready with no safety to remember. CHF2.96, CHF4.13 Box 301 Palmerton, Pennsylvania U.S.A. 18071, Copyright 2020 / The Acme Gun Group / www.AcmeGunGroup.com / Sigillum Militvm Xpisti, 9mm Black Finish Magnum Blank Firing Revolver, Economy Blank Firing Peacemaker Nickel Plated, FRONT FIRE: 9mm Blank Gun: S&W Blued 2.5 inch Barrel, FRONT FIRE: 9mm Blank Gun: S&W Blued 4.5 inch Barrel, FRONT FIRE: 9mm Blank Gun: S&W Blued 6.5 inch Barrel. The Colt and S&W revolvers were adopted as the Model of 1917. As was the case with the products of both companies, the M1917 revolvers were well-made and dependable. Read our Cookie Policy. It is reported that the Augusta Arsenal (Georgia) re-built 1,000 S&W revolvers in 1919-1920. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Economy Blank Firing Peacemaker. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. One of the bright spots in Uncle Sams arsenal, however, was the superb Model of 1911 .45 ACP pistol. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. (32% off), Sale Price CHF16.57 Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Once again, the Colt and S&W M1917 .45 ACP revolvers ably filled a void in Americas small arms arsenal. After the debacle at Dunkirk, a number of arms in our inventory were sent to the British to replace those lost in France. Production contracts for M1911A1 pistols were given to several American manufacturers. He got his from Sportsman's Guide. However, the Model 1917 revolvers also saw surprisingly widespread combat use during World War I. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Specifications Manufacturer: Colt Model: Official Police Firearm Length: 10.3 inches Barrel Length: 5 inches Color: Black Brown Origin: USA Materials: metal wood Initial date of manufacture: 1927 Popular from: 1927 to present1965 Keywords Civilian Semi-Auto Law Enforcement The Marines also utilized M1911 pistols, M1903 rifles, 12-ga. trench guns, M1918 Browning Automatic Rifles and, later, Thompson submachine guns. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Richard Lyman, a paratrooper with the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team. OLD COLT: WE PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH AN ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR OLD COLT GUNS. I've now purchased 3 replica Supernatural props from Sophie and I'm hugely impressed with the workmanship and customer service provided. N-Frame series, double action with swing out cylinder and lanyard ring. Colt had previously produced a version of their .45 Long Colt caliber New Service model, designated the M1909, to replace their .38 Long Colt caliber M1892 revolvers that had demonstrated inadequate stopping power during the PhilippineAmerican War. . On April 5, 1945, an Ordnance contract was given to Colt for the overhaul of 33,000 M1917 Colt revolvers at a cost of $12 each. The quality seems pretty good nice thick leather and good stitching. Just pick it up, point, and pull the trigger. M1917 WWI S&W Revolver .45 ACP Caliber Revolver. *OUT OF STOCK. They are Constructions: heavyweight Abs and metal parts. $125.00. First, they tried to take it away on the grounds it was government issue. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalised recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. As it became increasingly probable that the United States would be drawn into the war that erupted in Europe in 1939, the War Dept. Newer production Colts could be fired without the half-moon clips, but the empty cartridge cases had to be ejected with a device such as a cleaning rod or pencil, as the cylinder extractor and ejector would pass over the edge of the rimless cartridges. Original Price CHF4.13 While most would probably have preferred a M1911A1 pistol over a M1917 revolver, the latter an had its proponents. Any member of the family can shoot it effectively, though children and some women may need to use a two-handed grip. Old West M1873 Black Finish Blank Firing Revolver. The Colt M1917 Revolver was a 6-shot 45acp large frame revolver that was adopted by the U.S. Military in 1917 to supplement the M1911 Pistol during WWI. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. The British Army adopted it during World War I, and the Home Guard and the Royal Navy used it during the Second World War.[8]. ARMSCORs RIA 5.0 ST semi-automatic 9 mm Luger pistol represents the companys first handgun to be designed and manufactured here in the United States. replica movie prop weapon. When the United States entered World War I during the spring of 1917, our armed forces were woefully lacking in many types of arms and war materiel. report described the half-moon clips: A semi-circular clip holding three cartridges, permitted the use of the rimless automatic cartridges in the M1917 Revolver. M1917 Replica - Etsy M1917 Replica (1 - 13 of 13 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers M1917 revolver, Colt, S&W, 3D Printed. They were so close to each other that Lymans shot knocked the German completely off his seat.. (10% off), Sale Price CHF175.58 Fits belts up to 4-3/4" wide. weapons. According to a recent Federal Emergency Management Agency report, fewer people are "prepping" today compared to previous years. Although no Colt or S&W Model 1917 revolvers were manufactured after 1919, they proved to be a great investment for Uncle Sam that continued to pay dividends for over a quarter-century. I just found out that Tanaka's 5.5" Barrel M1917 is a .45 caliber gun! ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. We first see this gun when he hands it over to Belloq after acquiring the Hovitos' fertility idol. The gun was positioned in the holster with the butt forward, as was the preference of cavalry troopers. Unfortunately, there werent nearly enough in the governments inventory to meet the rapidly growing demand. (20% off), Sale Price CHF21.66 Springfield Armory actually went into production of new barrels for Colt M1917 revolvers for a period of time. Some of the original finish is flaking off. Want to know more? Old West M1873 Black Finish Blank Firing Revolver, Old West M1873 Nickel Finish Blank Firing Revolver, P.O. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. As related in the Gerald Astors book, Battling Buzzards: The Odyssey Of The 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team 1943-1945: He always carried a six-shot .45 caliber revolver, U.S. Army Model 1917. molded in color, not painted and are quite sturdy. 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Plans were formulated to have other commercial concerns produce M1911s under contract, but it was recognized that the lag time required for the firms to start manufacturing would result in a serious shortage of handguns at a very critical time. Original Price CHF14.00 My revolver fits perfectly. (22% off), Sale Price CHF20.93 Even though many of these revolvers had been overhauled in the 1920s and 1930s, a number of the guns still required refurbishment before they could be issued for use in World War II. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. The work was to be completed between April and November 1945. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. Functional Inert Replica WWII MkII Fragmentation (Pineapple) Hand Grenade with M10A2 Series Fuse. $89.99. Lyman threw down the Thompson and drew his .45 revolver. Want to know more? The .38 Smith & Wesson Special, designed in 1898, rocked the handgun realm with its ballistic performance making it a cartridge for the history books. Following the Armistice, the M1911 remained the standardized U.S. military sidearm, but M1917s continued to play a supporting role between the wars. [11] They can be identified by the large Brazilian crest stamped on their sideplates and are sometimes referred to as the M1937, the Modelo 1937, or the Brazilian-contract M1917. Although full moon clips allow a 1917 to be very quickly reloaded, loading and unloading the clips is tedious, and bent clips can bind the cylinder and cause misfires. The Smith & Wesson Model 1917 is essentially an adaptation of the company's .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model chambered instead in .45 ACP and employing a shortened cylinder and a lanyard ring on the butt of its frame. $125.00. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Several days later, during an attack on an enemy bunker position, Lyman again made good use of his M1917 revolver: Lyman stepped out from behind a tree, facing the sentry, certainly no less than forty feet away, and raised his Tommy gun. Weight loaded: approx. CHF156.90, CHF196.13 Smith & Wesson delivered the first M1917 revolvers the first week of September 1917, and the Colt guns followed on Oct. 24, 1917. View Etsys Privacy Policy. This Denix replica is a detailed, authentic model with working action just like the original. This lifesize handgun replica features a rotating cylinder, swing-out gate mechanism, pull-back trigger, and moving hammer. Smith & Wesson re-designed its cylinders to incorporate a shoulder to hold the .45 ACP round in place so it could be fired, but the expended cases had to be manually extracted. The M1917 Revolvers were six-shot, .45 ACP, large frame revolvers adopted by the United States Military in 1917, to supplement the standard M1911 pistol during World War I. On Nov., 1, 1940, there was a total of 188,120 Revolvers M1917 in the field or in stores. Dark Brown colored leather. Turning off the personalised advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalisation technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. In early Colt production revolvers, attempting to fire the .45 ACP without the half-moon clips was unreliable at best, as the cartridge could slip forward into the cylinder and away from the firing pin. Captcha failed to load. Just before the conclusion of World War II, the Ordnance Dept. They would serve well Afterwards, it was primarily used by secondary and non-deployed troops. M1917 .45 Revolvers In World War IIAs it became increasingly probable that the United States would be drawn into the war that erupted in Europe in 1939, the War Dept. 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CHF16.57, CHF20.71 However, these numbers do not include revolvers manufactured after Dec. 31, 1918. Copyright 2023 Vintage Ordnance Company, LLC. Indiana Jones S&W M1917 Revolver Raiders of the Lost Ark Gun Smith Wesson Pistol Cosplay Prop Replica Colt Harrison Ford 4.5 out of 5 stars (1.1k) . Colt M1917 New Service 5 1/2" 45ACP SN:205522 MFG:1918, Colt M1917 New Service 5 1/2" 45ACP SN:255587 MFG:1918, Colt M1917 New Service 5 1/2" 45ACP SN:299965 MFG:1918, Woodsman, Match Target, Challenger, Huntsman and Targetsman. ", Looks like you already have an account! [1] There were two variations of the M1917, one made by Colt and the other by Smith & Wesson. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. The M1917 Revolver (formally United States Revolver, Caliber .45, M1917) was a U.S. six-shot revolver of .45 ACP caliber. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. The book Americas Munitions1917-1918, authored by Assistant Secretary of War Benedict Crowell, indicates that S&W manufactured 153,111 M1917s and Colt made 151,700 for a total of 304,811. Likewise, the M1917 revolvers played an important role in arming Military Police units as training guns and, when necessary, combat arms during World War II. [10], In 1937, Brazil ordered 25,000 Smith & Wesson M1917s for its military, where they are no longer in service. It had a left-hand holster and Lyman always wore it on the right side with the butt forward, Wild Bill Hickok style . Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. SPECIALIZING IN EXHIBIT GRADE HISTORIC ARMS & REPLICAS, MUSEUM & MOVIE CONSULTING ANDMORE! A sandblast/blue finished was specified. A post-World War I Ordnance document dated Jan. 5, 1924, indicates that the total production of M1917 revolvers was 318,432, which includes the guns produced into early 1919. Shipping: Calculated on checkout (or FREE pick up from seller) Description: UP FOR SALE a U.S. ARMY, MODEL 1917 S&W Double Action .45 ACP Revolver, second issue, early 1918. (10% off), Sale Price CHF10.09 Right hand draw. Smith & Wesson kept their version in production for civilian and police sales until they replaced it with their Smith & Wesson Model 22 in 1950. As related in the above-cited book: We heard he took his .45 revolver with him to the hospital. 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Unfortunately, there werent nearly enough in the governments inventory to meet the rapidly growing demand. (20% off), Sale Price CHF164.38 Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Original Price CHF24.32 Building instructions are available for this design!If you like my replica LEGO gun, please support my work and purchase a set of instructions below. Among these were about 20,000 M1917 revolvers sent to Great Britain circa 1940-41. The Colt M1917 Revolver was a 6-shot 45acp large frame revolver that was adopted by the U.S. Military in 1917 to supplement the M1911 Pistol during WWI. Ideal for exhibitions were security is an Want to know more? Brick Replicas: Realistic LEGO Designs and Building Instructions by Cole Edmonson. General John Pershing reviews troops during World War I. Learn more. The majority of soldiers in the photo have U.S. M1917 revolvers in U.S. Model 1909 holsters. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. The U.S. military needed many more handgunsand needed them in a hurry. After Pearl Harbor, there was a rush to procure all sorts of additional arms, and handguns were no exception. Turning off personalised advertising opts you out of these sales. Both proved to be dependable and serviceable, but were relegated to second-string status after the Armistice. Made from premium-grade, vegetable-tanned leather, the Burdette Custom Holsters Detective SA-35 holster is a custom outside-the-waistband (OWB) model for the Springfield Armory SA-35 semi-automatic pistol. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Airsoft revolvers are generally highly realistic replicas of a real revolver, and are constructed from plastic or metal. Reproduction of the US M1917/1942 Military holster for the Colt or S & W .45 Revolver Bearing the original style "US" in oval-embossing Quality thick leather just like the original Patterned from the original for authenticity The revolver is not included in this sale Expertly Handcrafted Replica Reviews (0)