So one of two possibilities could happen in the future: Great! 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. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. (20% off), Sale Price CHF156.90 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) The M1917 seen here is attached to a tripod that can be removed for carious other mounting/carrying options. $89.99. Replica Revolver - Etsy The recruits were handed a M1917 .45 cal. The S&W M1917 differs from the Colt M1917 in that the S&W cylinder has a shoulder machined into it to permit rimless .45 ACP cartridges to headspace on the case mouth (as they do in pistols). ", Looks like you already have an account! CHF13.54, CHF24.32 The 2022 update follows my original design from July 2012 and features new LEGO elements, more advanced building techniques, greater durability, and improved realism, along with an all-new display stand and building instructions. Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark Smith & Wesson M1917 .45, M2.. Adapting an M1917 Holster to Fit a Pietta 1858 Sheriff's Model CHF9.10, CHF14.00 CHF10.09, CHF11.21 ", "Absolutely superb replica with impeccable craftsmanship! [9] For these reasons, in 1920, the Peters ammunition company introduced the .45 Auto Rim. Most revolvers, with the exception of the classic Single Action Army S.A.A., have cylinders that can swing out for reloads. These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. In May 1945, it was proposed that the M1917 revolvers be declared Obsolete, but the provost marshal general objected and the proposal was dropped. Afterwards, it was primarily used by secondary and non-deployed troops. (32% off), Sale Price CHF16.57 George Dellas, 101st Airborne), French Berthier 1907/15 Rifle Exhibit Grade Resin Reproduction with Original Wood Stock. I just found out that Tanaka's 5.5" Barrel M1917 is a .45 caliber gun! Turning off personalised advertising opts you out of these sales. Taffin, John (2005). At the time of Americas entry into the war, the only manufacturer of the M1911 was the Colt Patent Firearms Mfg. The U.S. military needed many more handgunsand needed them in a hurry. So, they told him he would have to have it fixed without the benefit of anesthetic. 1917 S&W .45 Revolver Holster (Right) - SARCO, Inc 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. Both companies' revolvers utilized half-moon clips to extract the rimless .45 ACP cartridges. $125.00. Canvas pouches for the clips were issued during World War I. CHF21.85, CHF28.01 Thank you so much! (10% off), Sale Price CHF41.25 After the debacle at Dunkirk, a number of arms in our inventory were sent to the British to replace those lost in France. View Etsys Privacy Policy. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. US (1k) $81.27 FREE shipping Indiana Jones S&W M1917 Revolver Raiders of the Lost Ark Gun Smith Wesson Pistol Cosplay Prop Replica Colt Harrison Ford (1.1k) $34.46 Indiana Jones Replica Sanskrit (907) $33.99 The revolver saw prolific use by the "Doughboys" during World War I, with nearly two-thirds as many M1917s being issued and produced during the war as M1911s were.[6]. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The M1917 has virtually no felt recoil and rapid double-action fire is easily accomplished. To solve this problem, S&W devised an ingenious half-moon sheet metal clip that held three cartridges, each properly positioned in the cylinder. After the debacle at Dunkirk, a number of arms in our inventory were sent to the British to replace those lost in France. Yet when called upon to serve again during World War II, both provided valuable service to our armed forces until the production of M1911A1 pistols and M1 Garand rifles could ramp up to meet the demand. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. $94.00. The interim solution was to ask Colt and Smith & Wesson, the two major American producers of revolvers at the time, to adapt their heavy-frame civilian revolvers to the standard .45 ACP pistol cartridge. One of the best double-action sixguns ever produced, the Model 1917 is a big-bore gem. Captcha failed to load. 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. Blank Guns: Revolvers - The United States Replica Gun Company Indiana Jones S&W M1917 Revolver Raiders of the Lost Ark Gun Smith Wesson Pistol Cosplay Prop Replica Colt Harrison Ford (1.1k) $34.30 LeMat Revolver (118) $59.99 Gray Replica Revolver SW Magnum in Leather Gun Holste and Gift Box, Special Tactical Keychains for Gun Collectors, Special Pistol Keychain. 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. ", "I can't say enough how brilliant and helpful this seller is. M1911 WWII Colt Pistol Parkerized Finish. Spin the cylinder, cock the hammer and pull the trigger. [2] After World War I, they gained a strong following among civilian shooters. The majority of soldiers in the photo have U.S. M1917 revolvers in U.S. Model 1909 holsters. They were so close to each other that Lymans shot knocked the German completely off his seat.. Then they sought to use a general anesthetic to set his arm. Description. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Sends her regards to Ramsey props for the identical realism and the actual well worth price! 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. The M1917 Revolver (formally United States Revolver, Caliber .45, M1917) was a U.S. six-shot revolver of .45 ACP caliber. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalised tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. 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. 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. A U.S. Marine armed with a Colt M1917 revolver warily approaches a Japanese bunker on Okinawa. Feb 14, 2022 | LEGO 1:1 Scale (Life-size), LEGO Guns, LEGO Military, LEGO Weapons, LEGO World War I. Please click on a specific listing for more information about its average rating and to see more customer reviews. In order to reduce supply and logistical problems, it was mandatory that any revolvers produced. Old West M1873 Black Finish Blank Firing Revolver, Old West M1873 Nickel Finish Blank Firing Revolver, P.O. 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. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. ! She started combing through itshe thought I acquired the actual film prop asking how much thousands of dollars I spent to get it!! Some are single action while others are double action, with both modern and classic models widely . Read our Cookie Policy. He shoots the revolver regularly now in Wild Bunch competitions. 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. Brick Replicas: Realistic LEGO Designs and Building Instructions by Cole Edmonson. Sale Price CHF21.85 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. Yes! Of these, 96,530 were of Colt manufacture and 91,590 Smith and Wesson. 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. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, dispatched orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, "Right off the bat, the replica is much larger than I thought it would be (good thing)! 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. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. M1917 WWI S&W Revolver .45 ACP Caliber Revolver. They would serve well Nice work! 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. "Historical Handguns: The Model 1917 Smith & Wesson Sixgun", "The Smith & Wesson M1917 Revolver: 45 ACP's first wheelgun", "U.S. 1917 and Brazilian 1937 Smith & Wesson's Un-Identical Twins", "Uphold Democracy 1994: WWII weapons encountered", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=M1917_Revolver&oldid=1151504406, World War I infantry weapons of the United States, World War II firearms of the United States, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2008, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, ~300,000 total (c. 150,000 per manufacturer), Slightly differing versions of the M1917 were made by, Double action/ single action, solid frame with swing-out cylinder, Field Manual 23-35 Pistols and Revolvers, 26 February 1953, Speer Reloading Manual Number 3, Lewiston, Idaho, Speer Products Inc., 1959, Taylor, Chuck: "The .45 Auto Rim," Guns Magazine, September 2000, Venturino, Mike " WWI Classic Returns", Guns Magazine December 2007, San Diego, Publishers Development Corp. 2007, This page was last edited on 24 April 2023, at 13:39. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. *OUT OF STOCK. 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. He pointed it at a major, telling him there was no way he would let them steal it. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. CHF16.80, CHF18.67 Replica NON-FIRING Enfield 1861 Carbine (Denix1046) This replica, the 1861 Enfield, was a short version of the Enfield 1853. A sandblast/blue finished was specified. The most commonly seen markings of this type found on the M1917 revolvers re-built after World War I were SA (for Springfield Armory), RIA (Rock Island Arsenal) and AA (Augusta Arsenal). Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections- they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Airsoft Revolvers | Redwolf Airsoft CHF41.25, CHF45.83 (30% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Colt M1917 issued by the U.S. Army during World War I to. 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. As related in the above-cited book: We heard he took his .45 revolver with him to the hospital. Please. 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. Sale Price 79.08 Read our Cookie Policy. The Model 1917: A Great Old Revolver - Gun Digest Dark Brown colored leather. CHF156.90, CHF196.13 Free shipping for many products! In many ways, the story of the M1917 revolvers mirrors that of the M1917 rifle. I swear the diary even smells like 1938! I also recently updated my LEGO M1911 pistol, seen here. ", Colt M1911, 3D Printed. (35% off). 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. 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. $125.00. Just pick it up, point, and pull the trigger. M1917 WWI S&W Revolver .45 ACP Caliber Revolver M1917 Replica - Etsy Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Ser#56115 Weapon is in exc.+ mechanical condition, 75%+ finish condition. 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. 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. In many ways, the story of the M1917 revolvers mirrors that of the M1917 rifle. (1k) $73.19 This helped mitigate the financial hardships that would have resulted from an abrupt cut-off of the contracts. Typically, when a pistol or revolver, indeed almost any gun, was re-built by the military, the initials of the facility were stamped on the gun after the work was completed. in hands-on educational programs and especially living history programs where Nice construction. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Original Price CHF219.48 Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity.