Winchester Repeating Arms Company · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1917
| Weight (empty) | 4175 g (147.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1175 mm (46.26") |
| Barrel Length | 660 mm (25.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s (2799 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3529 J (2603 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
The M1917 Enfield Sniper was the American-caliber derivative of the British Pattern 1914, rechambered for .30-06 Springfield and used in limited numbers as a sniper rifle during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Featuring a long 26-inch heavyweight barrel with a 1:10 left-hand twist, the M1917 was generally considered more accurate at long range than the M1903 Springfield, though heavier. Numerically, the M1917 was the most common American rifle of WWI — approximately 60% of the Ame...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield / Remington / Winchester