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Smith & Wesson 1917 Brazilian Contract .45

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 700.00 USD
Smith & Wesson 1917 Brazilian Contract .45
SN: 169747 '1937' Unusually early large frame double action revolver chambered in .45 ACP which was part of the 25,000 piece order from the Brazilian government. Imported by IA Co of Sacramento, California with import marks on the the barrel flat. Features a blued finish, pinned 5 1/2" barrel, round blade front sight, 'u' notched rear sight, non-shrouded ejector rod, fluted six-shot cylinder, serrated .275" trigger, .265" hammer with knurled spur, five screw square butt N frame with lanyard ring and two-piece smooth walnut grips. Serial numbers match on the butt, cylinder face, barrel flat, extractor and right grip panel. The revolver has been stamped with various inspector marks including a [eagle head/S34 on the barrel flat, [eagle head]/S2 on the yoke cut in the frame and [eagle head]/S24 on the cylinder face. Revolver exhibits approximately 80% of it's original blued finish showing holster wear, a drag line on the cylinder, thinning on the grip straps and some scattered losses & pin prick pitting. Action is smooth with good lock-up, the bore is dull with some scattered light pitting and the matching wood grips are good with some blemishes & small losses. Condition is NRA Good+. ***C&R Firearm***