A challenge - Identify the WWII revolver

[Kephart2]

You can still find them now and again. A 17yr old that went to my church pulled one outta their attic. I had the pleasure of giving it a solid cleaning. It utilized moon-clips.

 

[gh1950]

Looking at the bottom picture with the flag, if you blow up the photo, you can see a medallion in the grip. That indicates a S&W, and the Colt typically did not have that.

Agree with @StuP, you will spend as much for a 1917 in decent condition as for a repro M1 carbine.

 

[avmtdan]

Thanks for the info. I think dad would rather have an original 1917 then an M1, but will give it some thought.

 

[gh1950]

Thanks for the info. I think dad would rather have an original 1917 then an M1, but will give it some thought.

Be aware that there are some .455 Eley 1917, made for the Canadians. The rounds are not interchangeable, but the cylinder can be machined to accept moon clips, but that pretty much destroys any value above just being a shooter.

 

[FrogMan]

Be aware that there are some .455 Eley 1917, made for the Canadians. The rounds are not interchangeable, but the cylinder can be machined to accept moon clips, but that pretty much destroys any value above just being a shooter.

The Eley's also tend to be more expensive than a run of the mill 1917. 1917 in decent shape or refinished shouldn't run much more than 4-500, Granted you can find a carbine in the 7-800 range but that will be in a Korea configuration, WW2 configuration is likely going to be 1200+

 

[alleycat]

Colt vs S&W if it helps any...

 

[gh1950]

Colt vs S&W if it helps any...

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You reverse the gun in the top two pictures. Gun on top in first pic is Colt...Gun on top in second pic is S&W.

 

[alleycat]

You reverse the gun in the top two pictures. Gun on top in first pic is Colt...Gun on top in second pic is S&W.

Yep you're right, heck i didnt pay that much attention to it. Lol