Firearms

Rock Island Arsenal M1917 Revolver .45 ACP

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Government arsenal production of spare parts and limited complete revolvers for the M1917 program. Rock Island Arsenal supported both Colt and S&W M1917 production with parts and refurbishment.

Type: Revolver

Action: Double-Action

Caliber: .45 ACP

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 1917, USA

Weight: 40 oz

Overall length: 10.8"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military