Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this post-WWI double-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt New Service US Army Model 1917!
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This Colt New Service US Army Model 1917 is marked with some distinctive features, including a relatively unusual 4" barrel length. The left side plate displays the iconic rampant Colt logo, while the left side of the barrel is stamped with the markings “NEW SERVICE / & / 1917” and “.357 MAG.” The butt of the frame bears the number “1229,” and both the frame below the barrel (where the cylinder crane sits) and the cylinder crane itself is stamped with the numbers “274660” and “M / 18013,” respectively.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Service US Army Model 1917
Serial: 274660 (Colt Factory Serial in the Crane) & 1229 (Government Serial Number on the Butt)
Date of Manufacture: 1920
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Unshrouded Ejector Rod
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Ramp Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Uncheckered Walnut Grips
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: The left side plate is stamped with the rampant Colt logo. The left side of the barrel is stamped “NEW SERVICE / & / 1917” and “.357 MAG.” The butt is stamped “1229.” The frame below the barrel where the cylinder crane sits and the cylinder crane are stamped “274660” and “M / 18013.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1898, Colt introduced its first large-frame, swing-out cylinder revolver: the Colt New Service. This model quickly gained popularity with both military and civilian buyers who sought a powerful, reliable revolver featuring the innovative swing-out cylinder design. The New Service became Colt’s flagship large-frame revolver, remaining in production until World War II. Over the years, it was produced in a variety of calibers, including .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .45 ACP, .44-40, and many others, making it a versatile option for different users. The revolver was also available in various models, including military and police versions, and was produced in several barrel lengths ranging from 4" to 7 1/2". Early models featured hard black rubber grips with molded checkering, while later versions came with checkered walnut grips adorned with silver Colt medallions. The New Service was offered in blue, bright nickel, and military-specific dull brushed blue finishes, making it a well-regarded firearm for both civilian and military applications.
Model: New Service US Army Model 1917
Serial: 274660 (Colt Factory Serial in the Crane) & 1229 (Government Serial Number on the Butt)
Date of Manufacture: 1920
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Unshrouded Ejector Rod
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Ramp Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Uncheckered Walnut Grips
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: The left side plate is stamped with the rampant Colt logo. The left side of the barrel is stamped “NEW SERVICE / & / 1917” and “.357 MAG.” The butt is stamped “1229.” The frame below the barrel where the cylinder crane sits and the cylinder crane are stamped “274660” and “M / 18013.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1898, Colt introduced its first large-frame, swing-out cylinder revolver: the Colt New Service. This model quickly gained popularity with both military and civilian buyers who sought a powerful, reliable revolver featuring the innovative swing-out cylinder design. The New Service became Colt’s flagship large-frame revolver, remaining in production until World War II. Over the years, it was produced in a variety of calibers, including .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .45 ACP, .44-40, and many others, making it a versatile option for different users. The revolver was also available in various models, including military and police versions, and was produced in several barrel lengths ranging from 4" to 7 1/2". Early models featured hard black rubber grips with molded checkering, while later versions came with checkered walnut grips adorned with silver Colt medallions. The New Service was offered in blue, bright nickel, and military-specific dull brushed blue finishes, making it a well-regarded firearm for both civilian and military applications.
During World War I, the Colt New Service frame was used as the basis for the Model 1917 revolver, which was designed to meet the urgent need for pistols in the U.S. Army. With a shortage of Model 1911 semi-automatics, Colt and Smith & Wesson were contracted to produce large-frame double-action revolvers chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. Since the .45 ACP was a rimless cartridge, the revolvers required "half-moon" clips to allow for the proper ejection of spent casings. The Model 1917 was built on the New Service frame with a 5 1/2" barrel and a dull brushed blue finish, and it was initially designed with straight-through chambers. Later production models featured chambers that allowed the cartridges to headspace correctly, but they still required clips for proper ejection. The revolvers had two serial numbers: a military serial number stamped on the butt and a Colt factory serial number found on various parts of the frame. After the war, surplus Model 1917s were stored for future use and later distributed to the U.S. Postal Service in the 1930s and to various military and law enforcement units during World War II. By the 1960s, these revolvers were sold as surplus to the public, often through programs like the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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