New 1917's

[Calfed]

I recently glommed two 1917's at separate auctions...a Winchester and a Remington.

The Winchester...

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/grant729/Winchester1917.jpg

Auction description advised:

Condition: Very good with an excellent bore. Retains ca 50% original blue finish; very good wood with added gloss finish. Serial number 471495


The Remington...

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/grant729/Rem1917-1.jpg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/grant729/Rem1917a-1.jpg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/grant729/Rem1917b-1.jpg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/grant729/Rem1917c-1.jpg

Auction description advised:

Remington model 1917 30-06 great condition sn 434436

The Remington came with a weathered looking sling.

Better description and pics when they arrive.

[Dan Shapiro]

The sling appears to be a well-worn M1907. Value of the sling alone is about $150+.

[Calfed]

Thanks, Dan
Well...disappointing news.

The Remington never arrived. When I called the auction house, I was advised that it had actually been sold to another bidder.

The Winchester did arrive. Mostly Winchester parts in an Eddystone stock. The stock has been urethaned, so I've got some work cut out for me.

Bore looks good and gauges a "2" on the CMP gauge. Range report to follow...

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/grant729/Eddystones/Untitled-29.jpg
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http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/grant729/Eddystones/Untitled-28.jpg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/grant729/Eddystones/Untitled-27.jpg
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/grant729/Eddystones/Untitled-26.jpg

[Dan Shapiro]

Nice! Be interesting to see how it cleans up.