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#Winchester 1917 serial numbers serial number#

These rifles were also made by Remington (545,541) and Winchester (545,511), and these rifles are preferred over the Eddystones because of a questionable heat-treat done by Eddystone. That included rechambering to the 300 Winchester cartridge in some cases. Very many were sportorized and/or converted to civilian use. And some were sold through the NRA and (DCM (Director of Civilian Marksmanship). (1,000,000 ?) Some were sent to the Philipines. We sent a large number of these rifles over to England during the Second War and they were used by their Home Guard.

After the First War they were placed in reserve as secondary issue.

A large number of these rifles were used by our forces in the First War. There is no way I can tell you what use or where the rifle served.

The rear sight should be a receiver peep sight mounted between two protective ears on the rear receiver bridge. Very easily done because all gunsmiths have headspace gauges for the 30-06 (or they should) I would suggest that you have your gunsmith check it for headspace. Your rifle is chambered for the 30-06 cartridge.

#Winchester 1917 serial numbers serial number#

And your serial number is very close to the total produced by Eddystone. One source (Book of Rifles - Smith/Smith) says production stopped on 9 November 1918, but your rifle date disputes that. Eddystone made 1,181,908 rifles and the 12-18 date on your rifle would correspond with production figures and times. This facility was run by our General Thompson, the same man that developed the Thompson Sub-machine gun. by a facility that was set up specifically to make this rifle. Your rifle was made by Eddystone (controlled by Remington) in Eddystone Penn. Not because the rifle itself is unusual, but because it's original military which is not found very often today. There are other outside resources – including the Cody Firearm Museum - which can be excellent for determining date of manufacture and value: Click here to go to our gun values resource links.Richard - You have an unusual rifle.

This late historian George Madis compiled extensive histories on Winchester firearms.

The Cody Firearms Museum has more information on Winchesters produced before 1900.

No attempt has been made to determine the value of any guns listed.

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Ask for the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian.

In some exceptional cases, a more detailed, accurate determination can be made by calling the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian at the Morgan, Utah office.

Since this information was provided through old documents (both official and otherwise), no representation is made that all serial number and year combinations are totally accurate.

There is no other detail beyond this that we can provide.

In general, only serial number ranges with an approximate year are provided in this document.

Any information before the 1990s is always difficult to verify.

Before the 1990s the Winchester Repeating Arms firearms brand transferred ownership several times.

If your firearm is not listed, we probably do not have any additional information.

Many of the Winchester brand firearms produced over the years are included, but not all.

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