These 1917 rifles were the primary service rifle used by the American Expeditionary Forces throughout WWI and many saw service during the early days of WWII, making original unaltered examples very scarce. Barrel marked "W/flaming bomb/8-18" with fixed blade front and adjustable ladder and peep rear sights, standard receiver markings, and "eagle head" and "flaming bomb" proofs on the left receiver rail. With a "flaming bomb" stamped "NS" marked nickel steel bolt. Pistol grip stock with a "W" stamped at the nose, "eagle head/530" inspection mark behind the trigger guard, and flat steel buttplate with trapdoor. With leather sling.

Fine. 80% original blue finish remains with sharp markings, some light edge wear, cycling marks on the non-factory polished bolt body, and handling marks on the handle. The wood is also fine as lightly sanded and refinished with slightly shallow finger grooves, and small dings overall. Mechanically excellent.