Winchester M1917 Enfield .30-06 Sporterized Bolt-Action Rifle, 22 Inch Barrel, 1918 Winchester Production
This Winchester M1917 Enfield is a 1918-production, WWI-era receiver marked 'Model of 1917' over 'WINCHESTER' and the barrel is marked 'VP' (not Winchester 'WP'). It has been thoughtfully sporterized with a 22 inch carbon-steel barrel featuring a recessed crown, a walnut stock with a right-side cheekpiece, and Lyman/Unertl-pattern #11 target scope blocks. The bore condition is excellent with sharp rifling, and the rifle retains the M1917's robust dog-leg bolt, long extractor, and internal 5+1 magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor finish wear is present on the barrel and receiver. Scratches and blemishes are visible on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Winchester M1917 Enfield sporterized bolt-action rifle in .30-06 (1918 manufacture)
- Two Lyman/Unertl-pattern #11 target scope blocks installed
- Simple rear peep aperture installed on the rear receiver
Built on the rugged M1917 Enfield action, this rifle retains the distinctive dog-leg bolt with long extractor and an internal staggered 5+1 box magazine. The receiver carries the correct 'Model of 1917' over 'WINCHESTER' markings, complemented by a barrel marked 'VP' (not Winchester 'WP') and small inspector/proof stamps on the bolt handle flat.
The rifle has been sporterized with a walnut stock featuring a right-side cheekpiece and a comfortable pistol-grip wrist. Sling-swivel studs and a black molded composition (hard-rubber) checkered buttplate with a small shield panel are installed, and the length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
The carbon-steel barrel has been shortened to 22 inches and finished with a recessed crown. Military handguards and barrel bands have been deleted, and the original iron sights were removed. A simple rear peep element is installed on the rear receiver, and there is no front sight.
The receiver and rear bridge are drilled and tapped, with two Lyman/Unertl-pattern #11 external-adjustment target scope blocks fitted for mounting compatible external-adjustment target scopes. The action is cock-on-closing with a right-side wing safety, and the bore is mirror-bright with sharp lands and grooves.