M1917 Action Info Needed
M1917 Action Info Needed
I have a Model 1917 Enfield action that has had the ears milled off. I cannot find a serial number on the action anywhere. How can I tell where the action was made and when?
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High KB5VYA welcome glad you dropped in I am sure some body will respond to your question once they sober up.
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What? Was this some "party weekend" or "New Year" celebration or something? Why doesn't anyone tell me this stuff?dhtaxi wrote:High KB5VYA welcome glad you dropped in I am sure some body will respond to your question once they sober up.
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Re: M1917 Action Info Needed
Only three options as to who - Winchester, Remington or Eddystone - so look for a W, R or E stamp. As to when I'll have to hit the reference books for that.
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Okay, I checked the receiver and there "may" be an R up under the front ring. There is an "E" and a flaming pisspot on the safety and an "E" on the sear and the trigger. The R is not in any way as clear as any of the Es, but it is the only thing resembling a letter in the English language. I realize that this very well may be a "Franken-Action" and that everything does not match on it. I just want to barrel this cat and she how well it can shoot.
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Here is a link to some detail that may be of interest. Go down to page 10 and you will see a little information about what kind of marks you should be able to find and where to look.
http://www.odcmp.org/503/rifle.pdf
http://www.odcmp.org/503/rifle.pdf
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Well, according to that I have an Eddystone Arsenal produced action. After I get it checked out for safety by the gunsmith dude. I am thinking about .338 Norma Mag or .300 Win. Mag.Niner wrote:Here is a link to some detail that may be of interest. Go down to page 10 and you will see a little information about what kind of marks you should be able to find and where to look.
http://www.odcmp.org/503/rifle.pdf
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there was no reason to remove that serial - id be cautious with this - might want to ask the BATF