cyclopsshooter
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Just came by an opportunity to pick up a Winchester M1917 which seems pretty correct for being a WWII refurb. The guy is thinking $900ish- I'm thinking $600ish... hopefully less.
All parts show Winchester markings aside from the bolt which has an "R" stamped under the cocking lever, and a "W" stamped on the the "sear catch?" at the rear of the bolt.
The barrel is marked W 5-18 with a shiny and crisp bore. The parkerizing is easily 98%
The rear sight is complete
The wood is very attractive and is WWI vintage wood that has been sanded (The wood is not dry-blonde, it had cosmoline on it for quite a while after the refurb) The Circle P has been sanded off but "2K" remains just aft of the trigger guard. The stock also has an eagle head cartouche forward of the floorplate.
Serial # 282XXX
What can you tell me about this rifle's history and value? Seriously, it is pretty minty and crisp.
Thanks much!
All parts show Winchester markings aside from the bolt which has an "R" stamped under the cocking lever, and a "W" stamped on the the "sear catch?" at the rear of the bolt.
The barrel is marked W 5-18 with a shiny and crisp bore. The parkerizing is easily 98%
The rear sight is complete
The wood is very attractive and is WWI vintage wood that has been sanded (The wood is not dry-blonde, it had cosmoline on it for quite a while after the refurb) The Circle P has been sanded off but "2K" remains just aft of the trigger guard. The stock also has an eagle head cartouche forward of the floorplate.
Serial # 282XXX
What can you tell me about this rifle's history and value? Seriously, it is pretty minty and crisp.
Thanks much!
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