WINCHESTER MODEL 9417 DELUXE EXPERIMENTAL 17 HMR FROM THE WINCHESTER FACTORY COLLECTION

A truly unique Winchester rimfire and an important piece of factory history, this Winchester Model 9417 Deluxe Experimental in .17 HMR comes directly from the Winchester Factory Collection and is accompanied by documentation confirming its experimental status.

Built as a developmental rifle rather than a cataloged production model, this example features a 21" barrel without sights, notably slightly longer than the magazine tube, a detail consistent with prototype evaluation rather than finalized production specs. It is fitted with a checkered straight-grip stock and a traditional shotgun-style butt plate, reinforcing its Deluxe configuration and classic Winchester handling characteristics.

The rifle remains in excellent original condition, exactly as preserved in the Factory Collection. Protective grease from long-term storage has not been removed and remains visible, as shown in photos—an honest indicator of institutional preservation rather than later cleaning or alteration. The rifle weighs 5 lbs 15 oz and measures 13¾" LOP, offering light, well-balanced handling.

The Model 9417 itself occupies a short-lived and interesting chapter in Winchester history, and experimental examples such as this are rarely encountered, particularly with confirmed Factory Collection provenance.

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a Winchester experimental prototype—documented, original, and representing a seldom-seen step in the company’s rimfire development history.