Been looking for a reasonably priced “property of US” m-1917 S&W for some time. From WW1 in originally, as issued condition. Not the remakes.
I saw one of those in like new condition in a pawn shop about forty years ago for $199.00 Did not have the money to buy it. They also had a 1898 Krag in perfect condition.
Three years later, I picked a S&W 1917 up for $145.00 but it was made for the British .455, with British proof marks, and converted to .45 Long Colt. Sights were so far off years later I bought a Wondersight for it. Now it shoots good and I put about 50 rds through it last week.
I also picked up a rough .38 British S&W, British proof marks, that had been converted in Britain to a .22 Long Rifle cartridge. Great shooter.