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U.S. (ACTUAL WWI APRIL 1918 MFG’R) M1917 ENFIELD, MFGR. REMINGTON
Guns International #: 103459291 Seller's Inventory #: R/1917/369
Category: Military Rifles - US - Remington Rifles - Military
Seller's Information
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Seller: MW Custom Sales
Member Since: 3/30/07
First Name: Dave
State: Kansas
Country: United States
Phone: (913) 221-1100
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cert Funds plus Shipping
Description:
This was a 100% Original and All Matching WWI April, 1918 manufactured and Issued Remington Model 1917 Enfield that simply had its stock custom altered into sporter length. (NOTE: The stock only!
THOUGH NEEDING ONLY A FEW VERY MINOR ‘’R’’ MARKED SMALL PARTS THIS HISTORIC APRIL, 1918 WWI RIFLE STILL RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL 1918 FACTORY ‘’BLUED’’ METAL FINISH ON VIRTUALLY ALL OF ITS ORIGINAL ‘’R’’ MARKED PARTS! *NEVER RE-ARSENALED, NEVER REFINISHED! A BIG PLUS: IT IS NOT IMPORT MARKED!
The sale includes a complete original Remington ‘’R’’ marked stock and the 2 perfectly matching hand gaurds walnut wood set that is included with the purchase.
The following parts are 100% April 1918 Remington Factory Original: The receiver's factory ‘’blued’’ finish that rates easily at appx 95%+ with perfect, deep, sharp and 1918 factory ‘’U.S. over MODEL OF 1917 over REMINGTON over 360---‘’ stamping on the top center front ring and 2 ‘’EAGLE HEAD’’ Proofs on the top of the left rail with also a nice‘’ORDNANCE FLAMING BOMB’’ Proof on the left side rail. Even the complete rear sight assembly remains 100% Original that is also matching original ‘’R’’ marked simply showing a bit of un-touched age/patina but again no cleaning! The bolt take-down lever/ejector assembly as typical shows expected left side light wear but with a high % blued finish on its spring assembly. The safety lever shows minor wear but again original ‘’Blued’’ finish! The magazine box is and its ‘’blued’’ finish rates 98+/99%!
THE BOLT ASSEMBLY: Is original to this Rifle and is also completely Remington ‘’R’’ marked on ALL its parts as it is original to this Rifle. It is also deeply and perfectly ‘’ORDNANCE FLAMING BOMB’’ Proofed in the top of its handle! Other than simply expected cycling wear the entire bolt assembly still retains a very high % of its untouched original finish.
THE TRIGGER HOUSING: The trigger housing assembly is also 100% Original to this Rifle and as such ALL parts that should be correctly marked Remington ‘’R’’ marked are indeed marked as such!The trigger housing and trigger guard rate appx 95% simply showing a bit of age patina on its Factory ‘’Blued’’ finish but as with all else No Cleaning! Even the trigger itself has the ‘’R’’ Remington marking!
THE BORE: With only a dry patch ran through its rates VG but again only a dry patch, no cleaning!
ACTION/MACHANICALLY: These too are Perfect, with a smooth as silk action that the Model 1917 is famous for! This very high % of finish rating also extends to its 1918 absolutely Factory Matching original barrel that is perfectly, deeply and crisply marked/dated ‘’R over ORDNANCE FLAMING BOMB over 4-18’’ on its top just to the rear of the ‘’R’’ marked front sight assembly that amazingly retains appx 98% or better of its superb deep, rich Factory ‘’Blued’’ Metal finish! This entire complete Receiver assembly, complete Bolt assembly, complete Trigger Housing assembly and complete Barrel assembly, EVERYTHING is simply outstanding in their un-touched 1918 Remington Factory ‘’Blued’’ finish and their originality!
WOOD SET: The original ‘’Vet’’ had altered/shortened and customized the original stock which we will include with this purchase, ALL the below. Original Walnut Wood Set. These INCLUDE a Complete Original Excellent Condition WWI Remington correctly ‘’R’’ marked Walnut Stock (correctly at the front end of forearm) and an Excellent Perfectly Matching Hand Guard Set that includes both Excellent and importantly PERFECTLY MATCHING front and rear hand guards! The Stock itself is excellent with NO Repairs, NO Sanding, NO Cleaning and of Remington manufacture by the perfect ‘’R’’ marking on its front end! The stock is perfectly marked with a deep, crisp ‘’EAGLE HEAD over 339’’ Proof on its lower forearm just in front of the trigger housing and also with what appears to be a small ‘’3-M-K’’ in a Rectangular Box on the left side above the trigger. At one time this stock came off of a VFW display rifle which explains the sets superb condition and is ever so slightly and lightly marked with a small straight pin tip with ‘’1364 VFW’’ inside the finger groove machined area on the left forearm. This is Very easily removed with steel wool or light sandpaper if desired. The stock has its butt plate and screws and rear sling swivel that are serviceable, but an up-grade here would be very well worthwhile.
To the best of our assessment: The only other very minor parts one would need to make a real ‘’knock out’’ actual WWI Manufactured, WWI used and very Historical April 1918 Remington Model 1917 Enfield Rifle totally complete, would be simply the Front Bands/Bayonet Lug Band or a few other, but very minor parts.
With simply all the above, this Rifles value would easily be in the $2000+ Range and a truly very easy in-expensive Minor Winter Project!
Price: $995.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 1918 Enfield