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Colt M1917 Revolver

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Colt M1917 Revolver
Quick Overview
Production
1917 - 1920
Caliber
Overview

The Colt M1917 is a six-shot revolver chambered in .45 ACP developed for the United States military. It is based on the Colt New Service frame and uses half-moon clips to chamber rimless .45 ACP cartridges. The M1917 was adopted as a stopgap sidearm during World War I due to M1911 production shortfalls. It features a swing-out cylinder and double-action trigger mechanism. The revolver served alongside the M1911A1 through both world wars and into the Korean War. It is a rugged and reliable revolver that helped standardize the .45 ACP cartridge for US forces.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
272 mm
Barrel Length
140 mm
Weight
1.14 kg
Mechanical
Action Type
Double action revolver
Trigger Type
Double action / single action
Sights Type
Fixed iron sights
Magazine Capacity
6 rounds
Additional Information
action
Double action
length
272 mm
weight
1.14 kg
capacity
6 rounds
barrel Length
140 mm

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