U.S. M1917 Enfield Rifle 30-06 (Matching Bolt, Likely Original Barrel)
- Category
- Firearms Rifles
- Classification
- Non-restricted
- Action
- Bolt
- Manufacturer
- (other)
- Caliber
- 30-06
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
- Status
- Used
Offered here is a U.S. Model of 1917 Enfield rifle, manufactured by Eddystone Arsenal during the final months of World War I and chambered in .30-06 Springfield. The Model 1917, often overshadowed by the M1903 Springfield, actually saw wider use by U.S. forces during WWI and is prized for its robust construction and excellent accuracy.
This example retains a matching bolt—a desirable and uncommon trait among surviving M1917s, which were frequently arsenal-refurbished with mismatched parts in later service.
One of the standout features of this rifle is its barrel, which is marked with the correct "E" for Eddystone, the U.S. ordnance flaming bomb, and a clear “11-18” (November 1918) production date. These marks coincide perfectly with the receiver’s manufacturing timeframe, strongly suggesting this is the original factory-installed barrel. For collectors, this is a key indication that the rifle has not undergone major rearsenal rebuilds and remains in a highly original configuration.
The walnut stock shows expected field wear with scattered dings and handling marks, including faint cartouches and rack numbers. Mechanically, the rifle cycles smoothly and retains a crisp, clean bore with strong rifling. The metal finish shows honest age-related wear but remains in very good overall condition.
Key Features:
- Manufacturer: Eddystone Arsenal
- Model: U.S. M1917 Enfield
- Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
- Bolt: Receiver-matching
- Barrel: Marked “E”, flaming bomb, and “11-18” – likely original
- Condition: Very good – bright bore, clean action, honest patina on metal, sound walnut stock
- The overall condition of the rifling is decent, with some powder residue present, which can be easily cleaned by the seller
This is a well-preserved example of America’s most widely issued rifle of the First World War, and its originality—including the probable factory barrel and matching bolt—makes it an excellent collector’s piece and a fine representative of early 20th-century U.S. military history.
