Did I just look at a WRA M1917 Barrel?

[painter777]

Newbie Question,
To start with, I'm not familiar with M1917 models or parts. With that said:

As I was leaving a local pawn shop, the owner asked if I knew anything about a loose barrel he picked up in a loose lot purchase.

Typical dark lighting in there, but first seen the barrel had nothing attached, like a frt sight.

Barrel had,
The front slot key way for a frt sight like a M1 carbine barrel.
Below that was a W stamped, a Flaming Bomb below the W, and the date of 12-18 below the bomb.
Barrel had almost a full skirt.
Barrel measured from muzzle to skirt... 25 1/4". Measured 26" to end of threads.
Index line on the bottom.
On the 'Chamber' there was what at first I thought looked like one side of a deer rack.
Closer look, seen it was a Eagles head, a smaller bomb stamp, then another Eagles head below the bomb.
I found stamped sideways on the barrel's left side: -300-WIN-MAG-
Finish was dark gray park, showing thinned wear from frt sight and band attachments, but overall clear of rust on the exterior.

I did not look inside, so I can't at this time tell about bore condition, or if left or right twist.

Shop Owner thought it might be a 1917 Enfield.
I don't know, but found pictures I can use for EXAMPLES to show SIMILIAR MARKINGS I seen.... except the -300- WIN- MAG- stamp I seen. Which I assume was rechambered from 30-06.

Owner didn't mention a asking price and I have no use for it, just curious about it and trying to help him properly ID it. If need be the shop is close by, I could always stop back in and give a better look see.

Will checking the groove rotations and number of help ID this barrel?

Little Info, I know...... Any possible thoughts?

Thx,
Charlie-Painter777

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[Stoshu]

You have probably deduced that what you have, was originally a Winchester made Model 1917 Caliber 30 06 "Enfield". It was manufactured in December 1918, and was accepted by the military by the ordinance "Flaming grenade" stamp. Hope this helps.

[painter777]

Stopped by this shop today to pick up a copy of his FFL for a new purchase in my future..
Remembered and asked about this barrel.
Owner replied he hadn't had time to bother with it yet.

Would I be correct in assuming there would be little interest in a 'Sporter barrel' like this ?
Or any monetary value ?

Thx,
Charlie-Painter777

[rcathey]

Since it’s been rechambered, I’d probably guess it’s worth $50 bucks or so.

[painter777]

RC,
Do appreciate your time, really do.
Really a nice looking barrel..........
But after just doing a completed auctions search and seeing WRA barrels still in 30-06 though a bit rough, fetching $100 and under.
I see no reason to waste any more time on a 100 year old barrel now chambered in 300 Win Mag.
I'll let it set and do the same..... set in front of the TV and catch a good old movie while the snow flies.
Yeah thats it, 'Uncle Buck' is on !

Thx Again......... from the Tundra,
Charlie-P777

[rcathey]

No worries at all!
In one of your pics it looks attached to a rifle still. What’s he asking for the whole gun?
With decent looking wood (aka not gaudy 1970s style high comb Monte Carlo) these rifles make attractive spotters and that’s a pretty cool caliber!

[painter777]

found pictures I can use for EXAMPLES to show SIMILIAR MARKINGS

Example pics to help ID.
Barrel is as loose as they get.

CH-P777

[rcathey]

Oh, missed that.
Still, somebody may just want one some day. Wouldn’t be bad trade fodder if you could snag it for 20 or 30 bucks.

[browningautorifle]

-300- WIN- MAG-

That means the whole inside of the receiver was changed too...nothing remains... It appears to be assembled to a rifle...is it? I'd leave it too unless you need a 300 winnie...

If the barrel is loose then it could be hooped at the back end too...

[Rusty_Old_F250]

I might be interested in that barrel... What shape is the rifling in? Do you have contact info for the seller?

Sam