Smith & Wesson DA 45 M1917 – .45 ACP – US Property – S&W – Army Eagles Head

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Smith & Wesson DA 45 Model of 1917 revolver in .45 ACP. Serial number-70408. This revolver is in good condition with a pristine bore for its age. According to serial records, we believe this revolver was manufactured for the US military in 1918. Lockup is tight and timing is on.

This M1917 is marked with a military acceptance proof mark as seen on this revolver on the left side frame up near the hammer. The butt of the handle is marked "U.S. Army Model 1917 ". The barrel and frame are stamped with an eagles head over an 'S4'.

The Colt M1917 served the US military for much of the 20th century including WWI, WWII, Korea, and even Vietnam! During WWI the revolver was issued due to the shortage of M1911s. It later was reissued to "specialty troops" such as tankers during the 2nd World War. During the Vietnam war "Tunnel Rats" used M1917s in their search and destroy missions into cramped dark tunnels.

Please note this revolver has had the US Property marking ground off but all other applicable M1917 markings are present.