REMINGTON MODEL 1917

Overview

A genuine piece of American military history - this Remington Model 1917 "American Enfield" was one of over 2 million rifles produced to arm U.S. troops during World War I, built on a rock-solid Mauser-type action adapted from the British P14 design.Specs:Manufacturer: Remington Arms Co.Model: U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1917Serial Number: 227717Caliber: .30-06 SpringfieldBarrel Length: 26"Overall Length: 46.3"Weight: ~9.2 lbs (empty)Action: Bolt-action, Modified Mauser-type, internal box magazine (5-round capacity)Sights: Fixed blade front, adjustable ladder/peep rear sightStock: Walnut, military configurationC&R Eligible: Yes (Curio & Relic)Features:Adopted as the "United States Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1917," this design started life as the British Pattern 1913/1914 rifle before American ordnance engineers adapted it to fire the powerful .30-06 cartridge. Its strong nickel-steel action handled the rimless .30-06 round even better than the original rimmed .303 British it was designed around - in fact, more Model 1917 rifles were issued to American doughboys in WWI than the iconic M1903 Springfield.A must-have for WWI collectors, military rifle enthusiasts, or shooters looking for a piece of history that's still capable in the field with widely available .30-06 ammunition.