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Offline aldar

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whats it worth?
« on: December 26, 2006, 01:45:19 AM »
I have an old S&W .45 I inheritated.  I't stamped on the side of the barrel with "S&W D.A 45." The under side of the barrel is stamped, " United States Property".  The bottom of the handel is stamped, "U.S.  Army model 1917" and a ser#. just wanted to get an idea of what it might be worth.  Any help is appreciiated.

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Re: whats it worth?
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2006, 02:39:51 AM »
Hello Aldar
It sounds like you are describing a S&W U.S Service Model of 1917, It is a fixed sight revolver and they are made on the massive-N-frame. They were made from1917 to 1946. There Primary function was to serve as a War time revolver, so finishes were Matte Bluing, and not as Finely detailed as the Civilain production revolver's. They should have a Lanyard ring in the Bottom of the grip frame, and Most wear a set of Non Medallion Factory smooth small service stocks. There are several survivor's out there, and condition will determine actual value. I often see them for sale ranging from Poor condition at the $200.00 mark on up to very nice close to perfect which averages around the $600.00-$900.00 Mark. There was also some made with Adjustable sights and these are rare and will bring a Premium when seen for sale, often Double the Quoted prices of the more common fixed sight model. The seller often set's the price, and like anything else Higher Prices attract fewer sales, so the Average I have seen most would be around the $350.00 mark in my area. I hope this helps, Hammerdown
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Re: whats it worth?
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2006, 07:21:08 AM »
Thanks Hammer,

This one does have the smooth grips and lanyard ring in the grips. All in all, it's in nearly perfect condition. Don't know alot of it's history, but my Dad did say he bought it from a retired State trooper who had it for many years. Is there any way I could find out the date it was made?

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Re: whats it worth?
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2006, 02:46:20 AM »
I'd sure like to have a nice shooter....why?....Because I like "Radiers of the Lost Ark"

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