Win 1917

[vmac]

Hi, new to the 1917, found a winchester 1917 ser # 100XXX, 11-17 barrel, e stamped on the bolt, left hand side of stock has SSAA, overall very nice finish bore great, they are asking $700. All input appreciated, thanks in advance!

VMAC

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[jamie5070]

What kind of finish does it have. Is the stock a winchester? Is the barrel a "w" marked? Any traces of red paint on the stock? If it is a mixmaster that has been refinished, then $700 sounds a little high. If it is blued and the most of the parts and stock are winchester then $700 maybe a decent price. Look for an import stamp on the undersde of the barrel.
john

[vmac]

I am going to have another look tomorrow, looking for the w on the stock and under the barrel. Did not see any red paint, and the finish is nice. The upper hand guard looks different than the rest of the stock tho.

[vmac]

Also forgot to ask, what does the red paint mean?

VMAC

[jamie5070]

The red paint on the upper stock would indicate that the rifle was one of those sold to Britian in 1940. They are generally referred to as Lend-Lease rifles even though they were sold out right to them before the lendlease act was passed in 1941. The three types of finishes you can encounter are: Original blued, Post WWI black parkerizing, WWII grey parkerizing. Another quick test for the barrel is the bullet test in the muzzle to check for wear.
john

[vmac]

OK thanks for the info, will let you know what I find.

VMAC

[Calif-Steve]

The price is high. Excellent condition, with Winchester blue and correct stock and bolt, $700.00 works. You are looking at a re-built shooter, price needs to come down .