GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE REMINGTON MODEL 1917 ENFIELD BOLT ACTION MILITARY RIFLE WITH UNUSUAL ATTACHMENT ON BOTTOM OF BARREL.REMINGTONUS MODEL 191733495830-06MODERN; C&RCal. 30-06. Outwardly appearing standard rifle with 26" rnd bbl with Remington and flaming bomb marks by the front sight and the date "5-18". Chamber area of the bbl, under the handguard is marked with two large and two small Springfield eagles and a large Ordnance Corps flaming bomb. Bottom of the bbl, under the stock has a very strange attachment which appears to be a gas port or pressure test device with a small floating piston inside retained by flat spring. Piston protrudes into the bore, effectively blocking it. Receiver ring has standard Remington markings and SN with two Springfield eagle stamps over "F 1" and "F 2". Mounted in a standard 1-pc walnut stock with grasping groove forestock and smooth steel buttplate with trap containing a braided string and brass pull-through. Bottom rear of the forestock has a 1-1/8" rnd hole aligned with this "gas port" and inside has relief cuts for the spring and screws. Buttstock has a Springfield eagle stamp just forward of the floorplate, otherwise appears to be unmarked. Accompanied by an orig Remington 1917 dated bayonet with wood handles and orig scabbard that has green leather body and steel throat and tip. PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig blue, with only light wear on the bbl. Trigger guard and floorplate retain about 98% orig blue and the buttplate about 75%. Wood is sound with a few light handling and storage nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Bore is effectively blocked and condition could not be determined. Bayonet and scabbard are fine. 49953-14 JR (1,500-4,500)