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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
M1917 revolver
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1917–1920
Quantity
300,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · WORLD WAR I
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1917
- Service Entry Year1917
- DesignerColt and Smith & Wesson
- Weight (Empty)1.134 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.25 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States Army, United States Marine Corps, ARVN Forces, Brazilian military, French forces, Haitian police, Philippine forces, UK forces, Republic of China forces, South Vietnamese forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.45 ACP (11.43×23mm), .45 Auto Rim (11.43×23mmR)
- Calibre11.43 mm
- Case Length23 mm
- Calibre Classlarge frame
- Bullet Weight14.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeDouble/Single Action (DA/SA)
- Fire Modesdouble action / single action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity231.7 m/s
- Muzzle Energy388
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length137.2 mm
- Sight TypeBlade front sight, notched rear sight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length274.3 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or metal
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production300,000
- Production Start1917
- Production End1920
- Variants1,917
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1912Entered service
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 1917Production started
- 1920Production ended
- 1937Sale: Brazil
109
years in service
3
years in production
300,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 7 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
M1917 REVOLVER · CONFLICTS SERVED IN25% win·25% loss
Total Conflicts
4
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
1967–1975Cambodian Civil War—→1959–1975Laotian Civil WarDecisive victory→1955–1975Vietnam WarDecisive victory→1950–1953Korean War—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
M1917 revolverSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 |  Brazil | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where double action (DA) requires a long trigger pull to cock and release the hammer, while single action (SA) requires only a short pull to release a pre-cocked hammer.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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