[Grumpa72]

Other than Googling "Colt Model 1917" and doing Wikipedia searches, is there a legitimate and accurate source of information for someone who only has a vague knowledge of these pistols. I have started looking in earnest but find too many loosely described pistols, especially on Gunbroker and other gun sites. So, can anyone point in the right direction for learning about these pistols?

So far, I have this:

Colt Model 1917 Army New Service Model 45 ACP Double Action Revolver - Profile of Colt Model 1917 Army New Service Model 45 ACP Double Action Revolver
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1917_revolver
[URL="http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=536"]http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=536

[/URL]And, of course the list goes on. Gunbroker is an interesting exercise when one looks at the "completed" items to look at history. Lots of variation in asking prices, description, and condition.

Any and all advice is appreciated.

grumpa

 

[Grumpa72]

Oyeboten,
Thank you for pointing out the obvious. Yes, I did the search function thing before I started and I also did the Google thing which is where I got the initial URLs to post. My point in asking here is for a clear and concise source for information so that I can do my homework BEFORE I buy one. No, I don't own a Colt or S&W Model 1917 - yet. My search here pointed out a few members with both who touted the advantages of the S&W trigger over that of the Colt but I still lean towards the Colt. Don't ask me why because I don't know.

The trouble with searching (not really a trouble at all) is that most posters ask specific questions about various specific things. I am trying to figure out what is original GI issue, what is post-war, civilian and just plain made up. Quite a while a go someone posted a picture of a Colt Model 1917 with virtually no finish on it but in good operating condition. I loved it. Then, when you go to Gunbroker and look at offerings, some with very high prices, one sees items all over the board with refinishes, aftermarket grips, and rust.

Dogface6, thank you for the reference.

To all, sorry for the delay in responding but we had a death in the family and things are still in an uproar.

 

[Grumpa72]

I have been doing my best to educate myself on these WWI revolvers and I do admit that the search function point out some very nice tidbits. The bad news is that I very little knowledge of any sort of revolvers. I own two "newer" Rugers from the early 1970s and then my most recent acquisition which is the Colt Commando and I REALLY like that pistol. I may lose it if I don't keep my eyes on it because my son-in-law just discovered how nice it shoots. All that said, I am still reading AND searching looking for more information on these. Thank you.

 

[Grumpa72]

It's a lot like if one is interested in 1932 Fords, and, wishes to learn more.

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Well, the '32 Ford reference gives me lots of understanding since I am in a nation-wide club for vintage Corvettes. With that marque, so much is known that if one asks "what is the bolt head marking on a 1972 small block head?" that question can be answered. My issue is that I see blued and parkerized and now understand the difference. I see some with the "flaming bomb" and understand that and then I see some with a small icon just behind the cylinder and below the hammer. There are certainly lots of variations here and I am trying to learn. While I understand collectible values and such, that isn't my driving force. I really want one in good mechanical condition for shooting. As I mentioned in my earlier post, I did see someone with a 1917 with almost no finish, just great patina but in excellent condition. I said "self, I want that." My son shares my gun passion but, unfortunately, he is more into newer guns. He did, however, almost do a cartwheel when I bought him a CMP M1 Garand just because. Now he is saying he wants to shoot my M1 Carbine and probably wants one.

 

[Grumpa72]

Up196,

Thank you

 

[Grumpa72]

Haggis,
PM sent

Gary
aka [email protected]

To the rest, I have the information and will be calling for the two back issues of the magazine but have pressing issues now.