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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: MikeWalking on February 11, 2011, 12:45:43 AM

Title: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: MikeWalking on February 11, 2011, 12:45:43 AM: Brought home a bunch of rifles, some real fixer-uppers. The one I have a question about has NO markings aside from a Serial# It has the same Bolt Release as the Model of 1917 I bought so I'm sure it's a Winchester too. I've searched on Google till my eyes hurt, any links to look stuff up would be appreciated..
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: AWS on February 11, 2011, 09:22:02 AM: The 1917 were made by Remington, Winchester and Eddystone arsenal. Also the Pattern 14 looks like a 1917 but is in 303 Brit. Remington biult the model 30 on the 1917 action also.

AWS
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: MikeWalking on February 11, 2011, 10:59:38 AM: Ah so the mystery rifle may be a Remington...the Sn is RT075xx

Thinking it may be a .270. Wont chamber 30-06 and is a smaller than .30 bore. My .22 is the only thing in the house smaller than .30
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: FC on February 11, 2011, 11:35:16 AM: They made the Model 30 in 7mm as well.
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: AWS on February 11, 2011, 12:34:00 PM: It also came in 25 Rem but if the barrel is unmarked it could be a custom barrel. I once had an old Sav 99 that someone had fitted with a shortenned 03 Springfield barrel chamberred in 300 Sav with no markings. Sounds like s chamber cast would be the thing to do.

AWS
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: MikeWalking on February 11, 2011, 02:21:09 PM: Part of the mystery solved.... .270 funny how other eyes under good lighting can see roll marks...

thx FC
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: Wazukie on February 11, 2011, 02:27:50 PM: I have a sporterized model 1917 built by eddystone. If the one you have has a scope rail on it, the markings may be under it. Thats were mine was.
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: FC on February 11, 2011, 02:29:48 PM: Quote from: MikeWalking on February 11, 2011, 02:21:09 PM
Part of the mystery solved.... .270 funny how other eyes under good lighting can see roll marks...

thx FC

I wasn't smart enough to look for the stamp before putting a mic' in the muzzle, at least you know the crown is good too though :P
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: MikeWalking on February 11, 2011, 02:55:31 PM: Quote from: Wazukie on February 11, 2011, 02:27:50 PM
I have a sporterized model 1917 built by eddystone. If the one you have has a scope rail on it, the markings may be under it. Thats were mine was.

Never had ?? about the 1917. Good Winchester Roll marks, SN, only missing the rear sight. Huge Bat Wing guards for the front LOL. Stock is great. Pretty sure it's all original.
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: phishisgroovin on February 26, 2011, 12:14:18 AM: if its all original it would look like mine here in the photo.
is yours for sale? i am looking for a sporterized 1917 enfield to build for my nephew.

my sporter in bottom photo.
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: MikeWalking on February 26, 2011, 08:48:52 AM: PM sent

I researched the .270 till my eyes hurt. Turns out I have a Siamese-Royal Thai Mauser 98 Large Ring. Mated to an unnamed .270 barrel and a stock that needs real work. OK for a $26 buy...
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: 400out on February 26, 2011, 08:54:24 AM: Phish what is on the grip on the sporterized model?
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: phishisgroovin on February 26, 2011, 08:55:23 AM: Quote from: 400out on February 26, 2011, 08:54:24 AM
Phish what is on the grip on the sporterized model?
inlaid elk antler, its also on the tang.
Fishseeker gave it to me a few years back for christmas.
Title: Re: ID rifle by SN# ?
Post by: 400out on February 26, 2011, 09:19:06 AM: Thats a great looking gun! You won't see another like it! Very original ;)