It looked lost and lonely and follow me home - S&W 1917

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Grandpa Shackleford wants his revolver back and he's pissed. He's sending Owen to your house to pick it up. :o
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Ooooh Nice score! Congratulations.
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Denis wrote:
Windy Wilson wrote:And as Denis says, "Wear Well"
Hey, that's my line!

Lucky you, NVGDude. Happy shooting and, indeed, well wear! The magic rockpile is a nice touch...
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I'm on the lookout for some 1/3 moon clips for whenever I actually buy a .45acp revolver. I think that they'd lay flatter in a pouch or pocket than a half moon.

I haven't seen many pictures of them, I'm guessing that they weren't very popular with the M1917-carrying soldiers.
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JAG2955 wrote:I'm on the lookout for some 1/3 moon clips for whenever I actually buy a .45acp revolver. I think that they'd lay flatter in a pouch or pocket than a half moon.

I haven't seen many pictures of them, I'm guessing that they weren't very popular with the M1917-carrying soldiers.
The 1917s were only used with half-moon clips by the military. The 1/3 & full-moon clips are a relatively modern invention.
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I've had 2 of the Brazilian contract M1937s for many years. One had a terrible finish, so off to the gunsmith. Barrel shortened to 4", and reblued. The other in excellent shape. All original. Both are excellent shooters.

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Captain Wheelgun wrote: The 1917s were only used with half-moon clips by the military. The 1/3 & full-moon clips are a relatively modern invention.
This

Ranch Products makes 1/3rd moons. Don't know if anyone else does:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/126763 ... kage-of-25
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Researching the interwebs this particular piece appears to have been made in 1938. :mrgreen:
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I have a Colt 1917, and always wanted a S&W for its stablemate. Love 'em.
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Captain Wheelgun wrote:
JAG2955 wrote:I'm on the lookout for some 1/3 moon clips for whenever I actually buy a .45acp revolver. I think that they'd lay flatter in a pouch or pocket than a half moon.

I haven't seen many pictures of them, I'm guessing that they weren't very popular with the M1917-carrying soldiers.
The 1917s were only used with half-moon clips by the military. The 1/3 & full-moon clips are a relatively modern invention.
Huh, I did not know that. Though I do seem to have a detailed picture of an American Rifleman with a 1917 and 1/3 moon clips stuck in my mind.
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