Product Details
COLT
A .45 (A.C.P.) 'NEW SERVICE MODEL 1917' SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION SERVICE REVOLVER, serial no. 12398 for 1918,
5 1/2in. barrel marked 'UNITED STATES PROPERTY' on the underside, base of grip-strap marked 'U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917', plain walnut grips, lanyard ring, post-war reblue throughout, with two half-moon loading clips and six inert rounds of .45 (A.C.P.) ammunition, with brown leather service holster marked 'U.S.' and cord lanyard.
Other Notes: Certificate in lieu of proof marks.
Estimate £300-500
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