Guns International #: 103226450
Seller's Inventory #: 250407

Category - Winchester Rifles - Military Rifles - US

Category
Winchester Rifles
Military Rifles - US

WORLD WAR I 1918 mfg. WINCHESTER U.S. M1917 Bolt Action C&R MILITARY Rifle WW I .30-06 Caliber Rifle with “JA” Barrel & SLING

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WORLD WAR I 1918 mfg. WINCHESTER U.S. M1917 Bolt Action C&R MILITARY Rifle

WW I .30-06 Caliber Rifle with “JA” Barrel & SLING

Here we present a C&R Winchester U.S. Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle, made in 1918 in New Haven, Connecticut. The U.S. Model 1917 was an adaptation of Britain’s Enfield Pattern 1914 that both Remington & Winchester were producing during the Great War. This was prior to direct American intervention in the worldwide conflict. When the U.S. entered the war, they too needed all the small arms production they could muster for the war effort. Rather than retooling these factories to produce the American Model 1903, the U.S. Ordnance Department simply elected to adapt the Enfield Pattern 1914 to American specifications, primarily chambering the rifle for .30-06 Springfield, creating the U.S. Model 1917. These went to arm the American Expeditionary Force in Europe during WWI.

The Enfield design was well-suited to the .30-06 Springfield. It was a big, strong action and was originally intended to employ a long, powerful, rimless cartridge. Accordingly, Remington Arms Co. altered the design for caliber .30-06 Springfield, under the close supervision of the U.S. Army Ordnance Department, which was formally adopted as the U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1917.

The overall condition is very good. Robust action. Clear markings. Good leather sling. Arsenal refurbished. The stock shows little wear and has been sanded and re-oiled. Bright, shiny bore with sharp rifling. “11” is handwritten on the inner trigger guard. “JA/(flaming bomb)” marked replacement Johnson Automatics barrel. “R” marked replacement bolt. The sling is good.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 26 inches.

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1800

#250407
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $1,800.00
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