on bottom of gun it reads 'US Army Model 1917 / No 614' and on barrel it reads Smith & Wesson Springfield MASS USA Patented Dec 17, 1901...' see photos for more
family owned from WWI service
Dear Simone,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal
The presented object appears to be an early U.S. Army Smith & Wesson Mod. 1917. It has the cal. 45. and the serial number "614". This outstanding early Mod. 1917 was made 1917.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in medium to good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 2.000 to 4.000 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
George