.30-06 caliber, 26" barrel, S/N H. Blued finish, walnut stock. Receiver unmarked with exception of the "serial number" H and a Winchester proof mark, Winchester proof on the barrel behind the rear sight as well. Bolt marked H on top of bolt handle and H/NS on bottom. Long-range rear sight, bayonet lug, sling and stacking swivels. This is a Winchester "Tool Room" produced Model 1917 Rifle that was submitted to the US government as a sample rifle, and subsequently retained by Congress. Rifle is accompanied by a House of Representatives printed tag with a hand-written description of the gun, as well as a letter from noted arms dealer Peter Cardone describing its historical importance and documenting the fact that this rifle was previously in the collection of arms collector and author William Brophy. Rifle is accompanied by a Winchester produced M1917 bayonet in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Provenance:ex-Brophy Collection Condition: Very fine to excellent. Retains nearly all of the original blued finish, with minimal wear and loss due to handling and storage. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock crisp with only light handling and storage marks. Bayonet is in very fine condition as well, with a very good scabbard. A wonderful example of an exceedingly rare Winchester pre-production Model 1917 Rifle in outstanding condition.
.30-06 caliber, 26" barrel, S/N H. Blued finish, walnut stock. Receiver unmarked with exception of the "serial number" H and a Winchester proof mark, Winchester proof on the barrel behind the rear sight as well. Bolt marked H on top of bolt handle and H/NS on bottom. Long-range rear sight, bayonet lug, sling and stacking swivels. This is a Winchester "Tool Room" produced Model 1917 Rifle that was submitted to the US government as a sample rifle, and subsequently retained by Congress. Rifle is accompanied by a House of Representatives printed tag with a hand-written description of the gun, as well as a letter from noted arms dealer Peter Cardone describing its historical importance and documenting the fact that this rifle was previously in the collection of arms collector and author William Brophy. Rifle is accompanied by a Winchester produced M1917 bayonet in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Provenance:ex-Brophy Collection Condition: Very fine to excellent. Retains nearly all of the original blued finish, with minimal wear and loss due to handling and storage. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Stock crisp with only light handling and storage marks. Bayonet is in very fine condition as well, with a very good scabbard. A wonderful example of an exceedingly rare Winchester pre-production Model 1917 Rifle in outstanding condition.
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