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Military Sporter
DH9185
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Going through my battery after ignoring it for many years. I have a restocked military sporter 30.06 that I bought 30+ years ago. It has several markings including winged wheels. There is a M stamped on the bolt handle. Is this a Mauser? If so, would there be any other markings that might add to it's value? I know nothing of military rifles other than the M-14/16's I carried in the service. Thanks.
After some research the rifle is actually a 1917 Enfield. The winged wheels are said to be govenment acceptance stampings. There is a T beneath a C on the receiver and either a W or an M on the bolt handle. Not sure what these mean. I believe it is an Eddystone produced rifle.
After some research the rifle is actually a 1917 Enfield. The winged wheels are said to be govenment acceptance stampings. There is a T beneath a C on the receiver and either a W or an M on the bolt handle. Not sure what these mean. I believe it is an Eddystone produced rifle.
Comments
It would be accurately called a "sporterized USGI M1917 rifle". They were originally made by Remington at their Ilion or Eddystone plants, as well as by Winchester. If the markings have been ground off of the reciever, then it really doesn't matter. I think it's likely that your bolt was made by Winchester, but, again, it really doesn't matter.
M1917 receivers are very strong, so are suitable for custom rifle projects. There is nothing else, other than the condition of the rifle, that would affect it's value.
Neal