February 1st, 2025 Antiques, Collectibles, Firearms, and Militaria Auction
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LOT 135:
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1917 (BRAZILIAN CONTRACT/1937) DA REVOLVER .45 CALIBER
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SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1917 (BRAZILIAN CONTRACT/1937) DA REVOLVER .45 CALIBER
AB4717
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: DA
Serial # 169822
Caliber: .45
Barrel Length: 5.5"
Low Estimate: 400
High Estimate: 600
This Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Brazilian Contract DA revolver (Made in the U.S.A.), is in overall very good condition displaying approximately 95% finish as parkerized to the gun's parts with a polished bright ejector rod and muted case colored trigger and hammer. The hardwood grips are very good with pleasing grain patterns.The butt strap retains its lanyard ring/base (no lanyard included). The markings are good with a partially visible Brazilian Crest rolled on the right rear side of the frame. The action is crisp and the bore is very good + with visible rifling. According to Supica & Nahas's "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, approximately 25,000 Model 1917's were made for the Brazilian Government and stamped with the Brazilian crest/dated 1937.
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