*EARLY SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1917 DA ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 160763. Cal. 45 ACP. Commercial blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-line address, marked on the left side “S.&W.D.A. 45”. Bottom of bbl is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Bottom bbl flat has matching serial number and a Springfield eagle head inspector mark with number “S34”. Left side of frame has a similar mark with number “S6”. Top left of frame has the Springfield flaming bomb inspector mark. Buttstrap has standard 1917 markings and a lanyard swivel. Mounted with 2-pc, smooth walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Although this revolver did not receive the high gloss polish of a commercial revolver, it does have the higher finish blue of the early military revolvers. Models 1917 were generally issued during WWI and remained in service well into the 1950s, and are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus, all matching. Appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99% plus, crisp orig finish with strong bright blues and brilliant case colors. Grips are equally new with only a couple small nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50727 JR404 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1408

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1408	$1,725.00	EARLY SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1917 DA ARMY REVOLVER. SN 160763. Cal. 45 ACP. Commercial blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and 2-line address, marked on the left side “S.&W.D.A. 45”. Bottom of bbl is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Bottom bbl flat has matching serial number and a Springfield eagle head inspector mark with number “S34”. Left side of frame has a similar mark with number “S6”. Top left of frame has the Springfield flaming bomb inspector mark. Buttstrap has standard 1917 markings and a lanyard swivel. Mounted with 2-pc, smooth walnut grips, matching numbered to this revolver. Although this revolver did not receive the high gloss polish of a commercial revolver, it does have the higher finish blue of the early military revolvers. Models 1917 were generally issued during WWI and remained in service well into the 1950s, and are rarely found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus, all matching. Appears to be new & unfired. Overall retains 99% plus, crisp orig finish with strong bright blues and brilliant case colors. Grips are equally new with only a couple small nicks & scratches. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-50727 JR404 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1408 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*EARLY SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1917 DA ARMY REVOLVER.