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Item Description
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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this WWI-era bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Winchester U.S. Model of 1917!SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: U.S. Model of 1917
Serial: 456610
Date of Manufacture: 1918 (According to the Barrel Date Code “10-18”)
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 26"
Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Dovetail Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Peep Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The receiver ring is stamped with “U.S. / MODEL OF 1917 / WINCHESTER / 456610.” The barrel behind the front sight is stamped “W / (flaming bomb) / 10-18.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1917 Enfield, also known as the "American Enfield" or "United States Rifle, cal. .30, Model of 1917," was an American adaptation of the British .303 Pattern 1914 Enfield (P14) rifle. Developed during 1917-1918, it became the primary rifle used by American forces in World War I, surpassing the Springfield M1903 in numbers. The M1917 was chambered in the U.S. .30-06 Springfield cartridge, a modification of the original .303 British caliber to streamline ammunition logistics. This change was made to adapt the robust P14 design, which was capable of handling the powerful .30-06 cartridge, and production was shifted to U.S. manufacturers like Remington, Winchester, and Eddystone. Despite some early issues with interchangeable parts—especially with early Winchester rifles—standardization was achieved in later production runs. The M1917 featured several design modifications, including alterations to the bolt face, internal magazine, and rifling to accommodate the new cartridge, as well as a simplified stock and the removal of the volley fire sights. By the end of its production, over 2 million M1917 rifles had been made, and it became the unofficial service rifle of the U.S. military during World War I. The rifle's design proved reliable in various conditions, and it remained in service long after the war, with even the Danish Sirius Dog Sled Patrol still using it in the Arctic today.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: U.S. Model of 1917
Serial: 456610
Date of Manufacture: 1918 (According to the Barrel Date Code “10-18”)
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 26"
Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Dovetail Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Peep Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The receiver ring is stamped with “U.S. / MODEL OF 1917 / WINCHESTER / 456610.” The barrel behind the front sight is stamped “W / (flaming bomb) / 10-18.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1917 Enfield, also known as the "American Enfield" or "United States Rifle, cal. .30, Model of 1917," was an American adaptation of the British .303 Pattern 1914 Enfield (P14) rifle. Developed during 1917-1918, it became the primary rifle used by American forces in World War I, surpassing the Springfield M1903 in numbers. The M1917 was chambered in the U.S. .30-06 Springfield cartridge, a modification of the original .303 British caliber to streamline ammunition logistics. This change was made to adapt the robust P14 design, which was capable of handling the powerful .30-06 cartridge, and production was shifted to U.S. manufacturers like Remington, Winchester, and Eddystone. Despite some early issues with interchangeable parts—especially with early Winchester rifles—standardization was achieved in later production runs. The M1917 featured several design modifications, including alterations to the bolt face, internal magazine, and rifling to accommodate the new cartridge, as well as a simplified stock and the removal of the volley fire sights. By the end of its production, over 2 million M1917 rifles had been made, and it became the unofficial service rifle of the U.S. military during World War I. The rifle's design proved reliable in various conditions, and it remained in service long after the war, with even the Danish Sirius Dog Sled Patrol still using it in the Arctic today.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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