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Finally looks like I can get the 'date of birth' for two of my fine old friends.
1. Straight M1917 .45acp with Brazil Crest. # 489xx. No US Prop. or any other US markings. Import mark of Navy Arms under L grip. BBl. and frame match, frame and yoke match but cyl. is # 2082xx (?) Nothing on butt but ser. # Great bore and chambers, near perfect parkarize.
2. Spittin' image of M1917 but longer bbl. in .455. Bunch of British markings, no import marks. # 846x, all matching. VG+, near EX.
Finally looks like I can get the 'date of birth' for two of my fine old friends.
1. Straight M1917 .45acp with Brazil Crest. # 489xx. No US Prop. or any other US markings. Import mark of Navy Arms under L grip. BBl. and frame match, frame and yoke match but cyl. is # 2082xx (?) Nothing on butt but ser. # Great bore and chambers, near perfect parkarize.
2. Spittin' image of M1917 but longer bbl. in .455. Bunch of British markings, no import marks. # 846x, all matching. VG+, near EX.