Interest Raiders Smith and Wesson M1917 Replica

[Psab keel]

I reached out to the company and it's under new ownership, but he told me that he would look into it and get back to me. I get the impression that it was a recent acquisition so it may take some time for him to go through the old inventory, but he assured me he would let me know either way. I'll update you all when I hear back.

 

[filfoster]

I's be interested

 

[parfaitelumiere]

I admit some steel replicas, either the 1917 s&W and the 1896 webley should be really great items

 

[Psab keel]

I would LOVE to own full metal versions of each, whether in steel or aluminum. I'm hoping we can convince Field Marshall to take on this project at some point.

 

[Dann]

I've got an M1917 that I had cut down to 4", and I made my own front sight from a Ruger Blackhawk sight.

I'm not far from Chris, so if he needs to borrow mine (not sure he would, old N frame S&W's aren't rare or anything) for any reason, he's welcome to it.

Just thought I'd chime in and say I'm more than happy to help if any help is needed!

It’s obviously not the prettiest example, the front sight is a bit inaccurate, and should really be the half-moon type for the 1917 (it was the .455 Hand Ejector in the Tunisia shots that had the custom front sight afaik), but it’s a starting point for 3D scanning if it’s needed.

 

[Psab keel]

I've got an M1917 that I had cut down to 4", and I made my own front sight from a Ruger Blackhawk sight.

I'm not far from Chris, so if he needs to borrow mine (not sure he would, old N frame S&W's aren't rare or anything) for any reason, he's welcome to it.

Just thought I'd chime in and say I'm more than happy to help if any help is needed!

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It’s obviously not the prettiest example, the front sight is a bit inaccurate, and should really be the half-moon type for the 1917 (it was the .455 Hand Ejector in the Tunisia shots that had the custom front sight afaik), but it’s a starting point for 3D scanning if it’s needed.

That's a gorgeous piece! And offering to have it examined by Chris is incredibly generous of you! Thank you!

I prefer the front sight as you have it here.

 

[simiouno]

Here's an oddball red headed cousin...

 

[Simmon M]

Would be interested in this project.

 

[ventuoguy]

Following with IN-terest..

 

[Fett202]

Following!

 

[Psab keel]

Bump.

 

[simiouno]

MG props uk...

 

[Jamesfett]

MG props uk...

Says it ships internationally. Looks great. Can't afford it now, but also saw no place to order.

 

[simiouno]

Says it ships internationally. Looks great. Can't afford it now, but also saw no place to order.

I guess you can e-mail him and see...also, I'd check your state and local rules on prop Guns !

 

[Psab keel]

The Tanaka PFC pistols are great. I've owned a few over the years, but I personally would prefer a full metal replica. The Tanaka PFC and Tanaka Airsofts are a combination of ABS and Metal and trying to import either style into the US can be a nightmare. I had mine seized by customs because of a counterfeit strike directly from Smith and Wesson and both were destroyed.

Sometimes you can luck out and get them in without issue. Todd's Costumes has also done several runs of PFC versions for his shop that he had specially manufactured for him.