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THB**Remington U.S. Model 1917 Rifle with Experimental Rear Sight
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveSep 12, 2018
This single-owner sale features unique and diverse examples spanning every stage of firearms development from early matchlocks to the closing days of World War II. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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.30-06 caliber, 26" barrel, S/N 556826. Blued finish, smooth, pistol-gripped walnut stock with finger grooves. Receiver marked: U.S. / MODEL OF 1917 / REMINGTON / 556826. Barrel marked R / {flaming bomb} / 9-18. US {flaming bomb} and {eagle head} inspections on receiver and and various parts, including an eagle head behind the triggerguard. No cartouche present. "R" marked bolt, front sight and front sight base. Equipped with experimental micro-meter adjustable peep rear sight, that is marked "R" on the interior of the ladder base. The aperture and sliding sight body are both assembly numbered 21, and the rear of the sight carriage is serial numbered 2283692. During WWI, the rear sight of the P14, as used on the Model 1917, was criticized for its lack of windage adjustment and inability to be used as a precision long-range sight. As a result, Remington assembled a handful of rifles with experimental rear sights ca October of 1918 in an attempt to solve this problem. Although the sight was never adopted, this highly accurate sight was found to be quite effective. This rifle was previously in the collection of noted author and arms historian William Brophy, who acquired it from the Remington Museum. Accompanied by a letter from noted arms dealer Peter Cardone, attesting to the provenance of the rifle.
**Requires C&R or FFL. If you are not a license holder, we can ship to a license-holder of your choosing.Fine. Retains most of the finish, with only some thinning and fading. Fine bore and mechanics. Fine stock with light handling marks and crisp wood. A wonderful and scarce experimental Remington produced Model 1917 rifle.Condition
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