World War Era Smith and Wesson's

[etprescottazusa91]

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Here are two Smith and Wesson service revolvers, the first is a Model 1917 currently the only .45 I own. When purchased it was rough, the previous owner had allowed corrosion to set in some of which pitted a few spots (the butt in the pic for example) though overall still in good shape with no import marks. The revolver was on consignment and was suppose to come with the original GI holster, the holster had not been dropped off at the shop yet. I placed a low ball offer of $275.00 on it and the owner accepted. When I went in a week later the holster had not been dropped off, the shop called the seller only to be told that they had accepted half of what is was worth, and I could forget about the holster, cant win them all.
Next is a Smith and Wesson Victory Model, basically a cruder war time production M@P, this one turned up in a box of police trade ins I was digging thru ten years ago, currently the Victory Model is being restored, I have found the original grips correct for the revolver, when I find the lanyard it will be complete. This is a great shooter, almost as tight as when it was made and very accurate.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Two nice looking revolvers

[desdem12]

[bunkysdad]

No doubt about it. Two beautiful American classics.

[Rongo]

I love those old Smith's...

[etprescottazusa91]

One rare Smith and Wesson issued during WWII that went to all members of the Alaska Territorial Guards were Smith and Wesson 22/32 kit guns, Every soldier had one in order to obtain small game for survival, now talk about a rare substitute standard firearm issued to the soldiers who trained to defend Alaska from the Japanese. I really wonder how many survive and are out there still, some probable have been passed down in native families that had family members serve. The 22/32 Kit Gun a .22 caliber military handgun many do not know ever served, finding an authentic issue example is one unusual military pistol model I would like to obtain someday.

[Darryl]

Classics.....

They really hold their style, even today in this world of autos.


Dolk

[etprescottazusa91]

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I'll Bump this one up also and post up some better pics. The victory model is all matching (except grips, correct for gun though added later) several additional pics of the numbered components. Also additional pic of the Model 1917

[Junk Yard Dog]

[JoeR]

Very nice, thanks for sharing them.

[etprescottazusa91]

I was able to complete the restoration of the S@W Victory Model, found an original Smith and Wesson lanyard for sale (Liberty Tree) I had to fashion an installation pin until I can find one not a critical part and now with a lanyard ring installed the old revolver is complete. Not a great accomplishment in the world of restoration though a handgun I have wanted to make original for a long time. This one is a regular shooter, works great.

( I almost have as much into the original Victory grips and lanyard as I spent on the revolver itself)

[Junk Yard Dog]