Winchester Enfield Model 1917 Serial Numbers

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3. Winchester Enfield Model 1917 Serial Numbers Number

Below is the download link for a special resource for dating Winchester firearms. These pages were scanned from documents compiled over the years by the customer service department of Winchester Repeating Arms. None of the page scans are of original documents but are simply transcribed information typed into a word processing program. In general, this information is the same that you would get if you called our customer service department and asked them for the information. They use these documents as a reference and the documents should be limited to that use.Click the image below to download the PDF document containing the serial number date-range information on many Winchester firearms.

You will need the Adobe Reader program to open this file. Adobe Reader is available free from Adobe. THE HISTORY OF WINCHESTER HISTORIC SERIAL NUMBER RECORDS.There are many “legends” about why the historic serial number records for Winchester rifles and shotguns are not complete or why they are not always verifiable. A few reasons cited are:.

A fire at the factory. Inadvertent destruction (during office cleaning).

Records simply lost in filing. Records misplaced between ownership transitions. Documents borrowed but not returnedThere is probably some kernel of truth to all of them. But the fact remains; there is no original, single, totally accurate database of serial numbers from 1866 forward that we are aware of. But perhaps these pages can help you somewhat in your research. Please keep the following points in mind as you explore these pages:.

Many of the Winchester brand firearms produced over the years are included, but not all. If your firearm is not listed, we probably do not have any additional information. Before the 1990s the Winchester Repeating Arms firearms brand transferred ownership several times. Any information before the 1990s is always difficult to verify. In general, only serial number ranges with an approximate year are provided in this document.

There is no other detail beyond this that we can provide. Since this information was provided through old documents (both official and otherwise), no representation is made that all serial number and year combinations are totally accurate. In some exceptional cases, a more detailed, accurate determination can be made by calling the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian at the Morgan, Utah office.

Ask for the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian. For any other questions: 800.333.3288 or 801.876.2711.

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No attempt has been made to determine the value of any guns listed. The Cody Firearms Museum has more information on Winchesters produced before 1900. This late historian George Madis compiled extensive histories on Winchester firearms. Www.georgemadis.comThere are other outside resources – including the Cody Firearm Museum - which can be excellent for determining date of manufacture and value: Click here to go to our gun values resource links.

HelloToday I purchased a Remington model of 1917 and I was hoping to learn more about it.From what I have learned using google the barrel is not original to the gun as there is a 'HS' stamp where I have come to learn should be an 'R' to match the maker name on the receiver. It also has been stamped in the wood with a O.G.E.K.

Which I guess means its been rebuilt?I really don't know what kind of information to provide to help in identification.The serial number is 579. and it has the 'Flaming-Bomb' mark all over it. There is also a 'P' stamped with a circle around it on the wood behind the trigger guard.

Winchester Model 1917 Serial Numbers

I haven't come across any information on what this might be.The wood has got quite a few dings in it but nothing to severe from what I can tell.If it's not too much trouble I would like to know an estimated value and more information on where it came from and whats been done too it.Thanks for your time and I look forward to reading your responses. DJC,Welcome to the forum.You have a 'Enfield' pattern (P17) rifle made originally for use in WW1. The one you have has been rebarrelled during the WW2 period with an HIGH STANDARD barrel. The O.G.E.K.stamping indicates rebuild at Ogden Arsenal with inspection by Elmer Keith (yep, that Elmer). The 'flaming bomb' was the Ordnance Dept. Acceptance stamps at the time of manufacture and through early part of WW2, later replaced by the 'ordnance wheel with crossed cannons' (can't remember exactly when that occurred). The 'circled P' indicates proof firing and acceptance.In v.good condition I have seen examples sell just north of 600 bucks here in Eastern PA - higher for better condition or all original.

Winchester Enfield Model 1917 Serial Numbers List

They are becoming more scarce in the market and prices are rising.Let's see what folks from other areas have to say. All I can add is this, the non-matching barrel is a common thing. One has to concider that it is/was a military weapon that most likely saw service thus when partts wear out or are damaged they are replaced. Now how they are replaced is not by matching up to another original to mamnufacture but a barrel was pulled from a parts bin at the armory and put on the receiver no matter the maker. Another thing is those were used in WWI (and afterwards) by our troops, that rifl;e was most likely the type Sgt York was carrying in France, and they are usually great shooters. I own one as well as the P-14 (303) British look a like (long story but the 1917 is actually a copy of the P-14 british Enfield) and love shooting both. My Great Grand Father carried a 1917 in WWI so anotehr reason I like mine.Shoot it, enjoy it, and cherish the old war horse.

Winchester Enfield Model 1917 Serial Numbers Number

Everyone has been very helpful and I have just one last question about this gun.The gun I bought did not come with a sling. Since I have learned that the gun actually has some history I would like to pair it with a sling that would have been used on this gun in the past. I see a lot of sites with slings and the say that there particular sling will fit an Enfield #1 through #4 or so. I'm completely lost as to what number mine is if they are even talking about the same gun.Any info you could provide to help me find a suitable match would be greatly appreciated thank you. Try Googeling 'SARCO' for an address and maybe an on-line catalog. They usually have a complete line of parts for the U.S.The Firearms Forum is on online community for all gun enthusiasts.

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