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Excellent British Proofed World War I Production U.S. Winchester Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Excellent British Proofed World War I Production U.S. Winchester Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle
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Excellent British Proofed World War I Production U.S. Winchester Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle

This early Model 1917 has a barrel that is stamped "W/flaming bomb/7-17". It has the standard blade front and ladder rear sights. The left receiver wall is stamped with a "Crown/BNP" proof next to a sideways "flaming bomb" proof next to a small "star in a circle" proof. The left rear sight ear is stamped "DP". The parkerized bolt has several small "E"s stamped on the various components. Mounted on a smooth walnut stock with grasping grooves, one reinforcing bolt, a "DP" cartouche on the right side and a smooth steel buttplate with trapdoor containing a nickel-plated oiler/cleaning kit.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 1917
BBL: 26 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 30-06
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 15807

Very fine, 90% plus of the original blue finish remains with some high edge and handling wear along with some areas of brown patina. The bolt is a replacement and retains 95% of the arsenal refurbished dark green parkerized finish. The wood is fine with dings, scratches and a couple minor gouges. Mechanically excellent.