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mudbogz β WWII Soldier Study: M1917 _ Victory Model compare
Published: 2015-07-13 21:14:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 595; Favourites: 13; Downloads: 2
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This is a comparison of the Smith & Wesson M1917 Double Action Revolver in .45 ACP and the S&W Model 10 "Victory Model" in .38 cal. The two pistols were of a similar design, the .45 calΒ ACP chambered M1917 being slightly larger due to being based on the .44 cal Hand Ejector Model. The Victory Model was chambered in .38 special.Related content
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you how rare that 1917 is? you are very lucky
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*grins*Β
Would you believe that that M1917 you see in the photograph is a resin Replica? Looks real doesn't it? Believe me, I have my eyes looking out for an original for my display.
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so is the 38 smith real?Β I wish you luck those go for at least a grand for an original
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BOTH of these are resin replicas... Hard to believe isn't it? They are cast from originals by Vintage Ordnance. I want originals eventually, but there are some applications where my display needs either non-firing replicas or weapons that can be made non firing by removing the firing pins such as the Dayton Vectren Airshow in Dayton Ohio. Since it is held on an active Airport, I am limited to non firing examples and those have to be vetted through Airport Security, The Transportation Safety Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. Yes, I have my display vetted each year to ensure that I can keep bring my little bit of WWII history to the public at the show.
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nice good luck on getting working ones
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