It was the first high-powered bolt-action sporting rifle produced by Remington. 30-06 calibre used in the M1917 but it became available in a variety of chamberings. Initial specimens used surplus military parts with some modifications in order to consume the stock of parts, though further modifications were made as production progressed and later rifles were produced from newly manufactured parts. The Remington Model 30 is a US sporting rifle of the inter-war period based on the military P14/M1917Enfield rifle action, which was manufactured for the British and US governments during World War I. Open w/ bead front, Lyman #48 receiver sight w/ bead front Jump to navigationJump to search Remington Model The rifle is odd in the fact that the serial number (6581XX) is higher than. I have recently purchased a Remington 'Model of 1917'.30-06. When the United States entered the Great War in April of 1917. Why would the magazine of the M1917 Rifle be designed to.