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1918 WW1 Winchester U.S. Model 1917 Enfield in .30-06 * Handsome Rifle w/ Original Blue Finish * Guns International #: 101823668 Seller's Inventory #: CM21-1966 Category: Military Rifles - US - Winchester Rifles - Military Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 4/27/15 State: Kentucky Zip: 40503 Country: United States Phone: (859) 276-1419 Fax: (859) 278-0838 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 194 Total Number of Listings: 14885 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check Description: This is a VERY nice WW1 production U.S. Military Winchester U.S. Model 1917 Enfield in .30-06 Springfield Caliber manufactured in mid-1918.  This non-import Winchester 1917 Enfield is particularly exceptional in that it still has it's original factory blue finish and is nearly 100% original Winchester parts except for just a few small parts.  While many people think the Springfield 1903 was the primary long arm of the U.S. Military in World War 1, it actually was the U.S. Model 1917 Enfield.  There were substantially more 1917 Enfields issued and used in combat in WW1 than Model 1903's by a factor of 2 to 1.  It was also considered the superior combat weapon by most of the men that used them over the Springfield 1903 design.  The U.S. Model 1917 Enfield was a very sturdy and well-made rifle with excellent well-protected precision battle sights and an extremely strong action.  The heavier barrel and longer sighting plane made it generally more accurate than the U.S. Model 1903 as well.  Had it been designed as a cock-on-opening action rather than cock-on-closing it would have had very, very few detractors. The Model 1917 Enfield would serve the U.S. Military very well thru WW1 and even WW2, when it was issued to U.S. artilleryman, mortarmen, and various rear echelon troops as well as provided to our allies as lend-lease weapons.  Because of the long service length thru two world wars with the U.S. Military, the vast majority of 1917 Enfields went thru at least one arsenal rebuild and were refinished with a parkerized finish at the same time.  This particular Winchester example is serial number "363962" with a original Winchester barrel date of June 1918 (6-18).  As mentioned before, it is one of the very, very few that still has it's Winchester factory blue finish intact and in very good shape overall.  It has gone thru one arsenal inspection/upgrade at Ogden Arsenal in Utah under the supervision of Elmer Keith.  This can be determined from the "O.G.E.K." cartouche on the left side of the stock located between the U.S. flaming ordnance bomb and bolt release on the receiver.  While the "O.G." is faint the "E.K." is pretty well defined.  Apparently very little was done to this rifle during that arsenal inspection and service as this rifle retains the vast majority of it's original parts PLUS the original factory blue finish.  After going thru this Winchester 1917 Enfield part by part the only parts on it that are not factory original but rather period replacement/repair parts are the rear sight ladder and slide (Eddystone), the bolt release (Eddystone), the cocking piece (Remington), the lower barrel band (Eddystone), and the rear handguard section (Remington).  The rest of the gun is all Winchester and original, including even the screws/hardware.  The stock is in excellent condition overall, free from any cracks, chips, repairs, or major damage.  At some point along the way, likely 20 to 60 years ago, a previous owner lightly sanded the stock and put a coating of clearcoat on the stock.  The original circle P cartouche is still visible but faint, while the large "W" (Winchester) stamp and the stamped number "132" are both still crisp and clear on the end of the forearm.  The action on this 1917 is slick, smooth, and precise.  The bolt turns into battery perfectly and all of the controls on this rifle are in 100% perfect working order.  The bore in this WInchester is average to good.  The rifling is still very well-defined and strong but the bore is dark due to some very shallow frosting/pitting.  The muzzle erosion gauges a little under "4", indicating more than half of the service life still remaining in the barrel.  All in all, this Winchester should still function and shoot just as reliably and accurately as the day it left the Winchester factory over 104 years ago in 1918.  If you have been looking for a really nice and handsome investment-quality Winchester Model 1917 Enfield for your collection here is your chance to get one of the better examples we have seen in years.  It could be left as-is or put back to 100% Winchester parts fairly easily by the new owner, either way it is a very nice collectible piece.  With original U.S. Model 1917 Enfields from all three makers rising in price each and every year, this Winchester (which is much more sought-after than Remington or Eddystone 1917's) will never be cheaper than it is now!              SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield Manufacturer: Winchester Model: U.S. Model 1917 Enfield Serial Number: 363962 Condition: Very Good / Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition: Excellent Action: Bolt Action Repeater Stock: Smooth American Walnut Finish: Original Factory Blue Sights: Adjustable Iron Battle Sights with Ladder-Type Rear Sight Manufacture Date: 1918