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Mac Cat · 09-28-2024, 01:37 PM

It looks pretty good to me.
1917 was a high production year, so it's not uncommon.
I see a lot of straw color remaining and it looks like the original finish.
The grips are in good shape and no obvious cracks or chips.

Look at the FAQs and check out the small parts for matching serial numbers.
The grips may or may not be numbered to the pistol.

Look for a date and manufacture stamp on the holster.

BTW, the serial number usually has a suffix that you would want to show.
Look at the frame front and under the barrel, too.

It would normally have a wood bottom magazine, but not matching isn't a big deal.

P.S. Don't store the pistol in the holster - use a gun rug or sock.

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09-28-2024, 01:37 PM	#3
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 770 Thanks: 2,193 Thanked 658 Times in 351 Posts	It looks pretty good to me. 1917 was a high production year, so it's not uncommon. I see a lot of straw color remaining and it looks like the original finish. The grips are in good shape and no obvious cracks or chips. Look at the FAQs and check out the small parts for matching serial numbers. The grips may or may not be numbered to the pistol. Look for a date and manufacture stamp on the holster. BTW, the serial number usually has a suffix that you would want to show. Look at the frame front and under the barrel, too. It would normally have a wood bottom magazine, but not matching isn't a big deal. P.S. Don't store the pistol in the holster - use a gun rug or sock.