M1917 general question

[j_talbain]

Sorry about bumping an old topic guys, but do any of you have an idea what my rifle might be worth in it's current condition? Photos are posted above. According to my gunsmith the action is mechanically sound though he is concerned the chamber may be worn...

[Chuckindenver]

more then likely you have an oversized chamber, common issue with 1917,s iv seen them pretty bad, and all the ones iv seen were Winchesters, im betting they had a worn or loose reamer when making a few barrels.
havnt paid attention to the serial numbers or dates on the barresl.
as for a value..id say close to 175.00 to 225.00 if someone wanted a good strong action to build a rifle.

[A square 10]

once the cut the rear sight ears theres not a lot of restoration that can be done except as a deer rifle ,