Us model of 1917 winchester value book

Learn pricing and values for these winchester firearms. It was a stopgap sidearm that ended up with american troops in two world wars. Sep 30, 2014 i have a 1917 eddystone 3006 with a 3x9 cheap scope on it and i want to sell it, what is this gun worth. Please enter a serial number and click the submit button. Us model 1917 rifle for sale war collectibles for sale. It is a modified mausertype bolt action rifle chambered in 3006.

It is other than the markings a typical 1917 1918 production model 1917 bayonet, and has been sometimes called a preproduction model. I have a 1917 eddystone 3006 with a 3x9 cheap scope on it and i want to sell it, what is this gun worth. Trench of elements training, waldron, ww 1917 bayonet book edition 1 1st warfare 1917 book elements. Gun is still in good shape and the bore looks good still. Winchester model 1917 with very early unique serial number. Cf 1917 winchester winchester rifles forumwinchester. The bluing is beautiful, with no rust or pitting anywhere. Discussion in firearm identification value started by pikeman1, sep 30, 2014. A very good us ww1 model 1917 winchester bayonet and scabbard. They were a little hesitant about it but the seller pulled out a guide to. The m1917 enfield, the american enfield, formally named united states rifle, cal. Also make a note that some parts are not interchangeable between the british p14 and the 1917 and some sellers and buyers donot know the difference. Model 1917 was the same rifle, but rechambered for the american.

The m1917 enfield, p17 enfield, american enfield, formally named united states rifle, cal. Model 1917 boltaction and the famous m1 garand semiautomatic rifles, winchester also produced the model 1897 and model 12 slideaction shotguns, as well as the m1 carbine. Joining springfield armory in producing the model 1917, winchester and other contractors helped produce over two million of these rifles during the war years. Bayo points 10 us military knives bayonets machetes. Aug 24, 2009 the model of 1917 was produced in three places. In the civilian market, the boltaction model 70 rifle is still popular with big game hunters. Numerically, it was the main rifle used by the american expeditionary forces in europe. Also make a note that some parts are not interchangeable between the british p14 and the 1917 and some. Strattons book pattern 1914 and us model of 1917 volume 4 in the collectors only series on the british enfield rifles your e marked bolt should be correct and also have a us ordnance bomb stamp on it that exactly matches the one stamped on the left reciever rail. A winchester model 1917 bayonet with no date or us property markings. Complete and able to be fired with standard 3006 ammo. During both world wars, winchestermanufactured rifles and shotguns served u.

Winchester model 1917 bolt action rifle nra museums. Overall the colt 1917 is a very interesting revolver. Carver gets my model 42 and mac can have my 1903 springfield and all my other wwii rifles. What is the value of a winchester model cf 1917 rifle. I would like to know what everyone thinks about this winchester p17 rifle. For your winchester model 1917, the following current blue book values. I misplaced my copy which is usually by my computer. Jun 29, 2015 in this video i shoot my winchester model 1917 3006.

The one that you are asking about was made by baldwin locomotive works. Model 1895 lee navy model 1871 remington rolling block colt revolvers model 1855 1864 model 1861 special model 1847 musketoon model 1842 model 1841 cadet model 1816. What is the value of a winchester us model of 1917 serial. This one has had the stock shortened but other than that appears original. At the local gun show today i noticed a 1917 eddistone being shown to a couple of prospective buyers.

Savage model 112 magnum target rifle offers affordable accuracy. Although the initial runs of 1917 rifles from winchester suffered from this problem, the rifles eventually enjoyed 95 percent interchangeability, a satisfactory rate during wartime. Manual 236, since it was developed at the royal small arms factory located at. The stock did not have finger grooves in the forearm and had the remains of a folly sight plate. These bayonets in this condition are almost impossible to find. The m1917 enfield, formally named united states rifle, cal. I have seen this shotgun for sale and i just dont think something is right the metal looks to nice compared to the wood has a grey park finish what think all. Model of 1917 winchester is a model 1917 enfield military rifle manufactured from 1917 1918, in this case, by the winchester repeating arms company of new haven ct.

With no direction as to serial numbers, winchester followed what they had done for the british and prefaced their serial number with a w. This gun is a beast, and very accurate,it is screaming for a scope, and so are my eyes. Ive had this gun since around 88 and never gave it much thought till i started getting into wwi and wwii service rifles. If it is a 1917 the front top of the receiver will be marked with the model, if it is a pattern 14 from winchester it will just have a w in front of the serial number but no model number. I do not believe the metal has been restored at any point in its life.

Eddystone arsenal was the manufacturing plant responsible for producing the remington contract model 1917 rifles for the u. This is a discussion on us model 1917 eddystone within the steel and wood forums, part of the rifle forum category. I have a beautiful condition winchester model 1894 that i am wanting to find the value for. What is the history of winchester us model cf 1917 answers. My understanding is that the eddystone plant was a subsidiary of the remington. The british government armory at enfield lock, middlesex, was founded in 1804 to assemble brown bess muskets for use by the countrys military forces. M1917 enfield for sale buy m1917 enfield online at. This resulted in five rounds being routinely carried in the magazine. Unlike the 03 springfield, the m1917 cocked on closing. Mar 16, 20 i have a beautiful condition winchester model 1894 that i am wanting to find the value for. Looking at a m1917 winchester serial number 36xxxx. On the left side is the circle w and the date 1917 also by the hilt. After all, us middle aged, christian white guys are just causing chaos all over the world. Most visible parts appear to be winchester except for the bolt which appears to be eddystone firing pin, barrel, receiver, stock, and bayonet lug all w marked.

The guns chosen for conversion were the winchester and remington actions. For many years the m1917 has been basically ignored by collectors and shooters in favor of its more popular cousin, the m1903, usually. Find m1917 enfield for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. When i was young the 1917 enfield was a prime source of actions for more powerful cartridges beyond the. Winchester m1917 bolt disassembly the firearms forum. In the winchester factory, the remington factory in ilion ny, and by a subsidiary of remington, at the baldwin locomotive works in eddystone,pa. Remington model 1917 bayonet w scabbard excellent condition. M1917 called the remington model 30, a popular civilian rifle that was a direct competitor to the. During both world wars, winchester manufactured rifles and shotguns served u. It is other than the markings a typical 19171918 production model 1917 bayonet, and has been sometimes called a preproduction model.

Discussion in firearm identificationvalue started by pikeman1, sep 30, 2014. For your winchester model 1917, the following current blue book values apply. Photos added you guys are the experts and i would like to ask you for your opinion on the value of cmp certified 1917 winchester with winchester barrel, winchester front and rear sights, winchester stock hardware, eddystone trigger assembly and very nice walnut stock not marked other than 3gmk on left side and ij on grip. Win type bayonet us rem bayonets for and and us type win bayonets 1917 i marked for scabbard bayonet jewell. Remington made rifles were second and winchester made the fewest. Model of 1917 rifle was based on the british pattern 1914 rifle in. Completely updated pricing for winchester firearms with new entries and photos. A lot of people are quick to say a scope on a 1917 ruins the value but the most sought after 1917 is a scoped winchesteraka 1918 sniper i doubt yours is one, the stock would have more of a pistol grip and the mount and scope are not period. The rear sight was a folding leaf, adjustable for elevation, but not windage. Sep 15, 2016 although the initial runs of 1917 rifles from winchester suffered from this problem, the rifles eventually enjoyed 95 percent interchangeability, a satisfactory rate during wartime. In this video i shoot my winchester model 1917 3006. It is interesting to note that a 1942 field manual fm 236 was titled u. The three plants producing the 1917 were able to turn them out in great numbers so more saw service in the hands of our troops.

The m1917 had an aperture rear sight left, adjustable for elevation. M1917 enfield rifle information civilian marksmanship program. There was a red band about 2 inches wide with a white band in the middle and the bolt and stock were stamped dp. Rifle m1917 click on the part name to view a picture of that part. This page details the development and operational history of the m1917 enfield american enfield. If all the parts of your winchester model of 1917 have the correct letter w on them,and the rifle in question retains the better part of the original blueing and a good bore. Very fine example of a winchester made us model of 1917 with winchester receiver and winchester barrel, dated 918. Winchester model 1917 bayonet harry viezens fine guns.

Red and white bands on 1917 eddistone gunboards dot com. While the 1903 springfield was the standard us army issue rifle, more model of 1917 rifles were issued to the doughboys than the 1903 during ww1. Eddystone model 1917 bolt action rifle nra museums. This is the book you need if you really want to know the history of your m1917. Thanks for watching, please like, share, subscribe. Intended as a field manual for operation and maintenance, it details gun assembly. Going by the serial number, and the limited research i have done, it was manufactured in approximately 1916. A lot of people are quick to say a scope on a 1917 ruins the value but the most sought after 1917 is a scoped winchester aka 1918 sniper i doubt yours is one, the stock would have more of a pistol grip and the mount and scope are not period. The condition of the bayonet is exceptional and it retains all the original blueing to the hilt and bayonet mounts and importantly, the parkerising to the blade. M1917 winchester enfield price check archive cmp forums. This book provides a history of the rifle, the manufacturers, and various rebuilds and markings these magnificent old rifles collected over the last 100 years. Would look good in any collection of edged weapons or with a minty winchester model 1917 rifle or winchester model 1897 trench shotgun.