Manufactured in 1918, this Smith & Wesson M1917 represents a unique chapter in American military history. As the United States expanded its forces during World War I, revolvers like this helped fill a critical need for sidearms. Paired with its period holster rig and equipment, it offers a glimpse into what an American serviceman might have carried more than a century ago.
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