Sounds like some body maybe higher up made a decision to sell these off to CAI instead of destruction? Because it did happen. Would be great if you could find the rest of the story.
I don't follow the auctions much any more, but have not seen any Dane use '17s in years. Canadianicon yes though occasionally.
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Nice to have your perspective from Denmarkicon, please keep us posted on what you find. My main reference have been the threads here, CMPicon forums and Nick Ferris book, which has a small chapter on these '17s. United states rifle model of 1917 by CS Ferris
Here is the thread on CMP forums as I was sorting out this rifle. Winchester 1917 for review - CMP Forums


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