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by KB5VYA
Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: Mauser
Topic: I think I got a good one, 1909 Argentine
Replies: 3
Views: 5795

Re: I think I got a good one, 1909 Argentine

I did the google search and I think that it is the cavalry carbine. I don't think the muzzle has been cut back. If so, it was done at the arsenal. I don't have picture capabilities at this time, but what I have is just like the one at the site below. My stock is not as good, but the metal on mine is...
by KB5VYA
Sat Dec 15, 2012 1:21 pm
Forum: Mauser
Topic: I think I got a good one, 1909 Argentine
Replies: 3
Views: 5795

I think I got a good one, 1909 Argentine

Well, I went to the local candy store today looking for a 9 mm pistol and I found a 1909 Argentine in really nice condition, with matching number on the bolt, action, stock, and trigger guard. The wood has quite a few dents, but nothing bad. The barrel looks to be about 23.5 from muzzle to the front...
by KB5VYA
Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: US Military Rifles
Topic: M1917 Action Info Needed
Replies: 7
Views: 10706

Re: M1917 Action Info Needed

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 Well, according to that I have an Eddystone Arsenal produced action. After I get ...
by KB5VYA
Sat Jan 01, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: US Military Rifles
Topic: M1917 Action Info Needed
Replies: 7
Views: 10706

Re: M1917 Action Info Needed

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 t...
by KB5VYA
Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: US Military Rifles
Topic: M1917 Action Info Needed
Replies: 7
Views: 10706

Re: M1917 Action Info Needed

dhtaxi wrote:High KB5VYA welcome glad you dropped in I am sure some body will respond to your question once they sober up. :lol:
What? Was this some "party weekend" or "New Year" celebration or something? Why doesn't anyone tell me this stuff?
by KB5VYA
Fri Dec 31, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: US Military Rifles
Topic: M1917 Action Info Needed
Replies: 7
Views: 10706

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?