WORLD WAR I Era WINCHESTER U.S. Model 1917 Bolt Action C&R Sporting Rifle FLAMING BOMB WW I .30-06 Rifle w/ E/12-18 Barrel

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WORLD WAR I Era WINCHESTER U.S. Model 1917 Bolt Action C&R Sporting Rifle 

FLAMING BOMB WW I .30-06 Rifle w/ E/12-18 Barrel

Here we present a C&R Winchester U.S. Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle, made in 1918 in New Haven, Connecticut and later converted to a sporting rifle. 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.

An M1917 Enfield rifle was used by Sergeant Alvin C. York on October 8, 1918, during the event for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor, according to the U.S. 82nd division’s official history. His citation for the medal reads “After his platoon had suffered heavy casualties and 3 other noncommissioned officers had become casualties, Cpl. York assumed command. Fearlessly leading 7 men, he charged with great daring a machinegun nest which was pouring deadly and incessant fire upon his platoon. In this heroic feat the machinegun nest was taken, together with 4 officers and 128 men and several guns.”

The overall condition is good. Strong action. Bright, and nicely rifled bore. This example has a solid stock with average wear. Legible markings. The barrel is marked with a “flaming bomb” and is dated “12-18” towards the muzzle.

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.

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$1850
#228431