1917

[EddieB]

Found this one for sale in a local group. Kind of confused with the stock. Anyone seen a 1917 with a stock like this? Seller says the stock is original

The rear sight is a Redfield, front original. Seller is asking 400. I am leaning towards no but since I am new and not familiar with that stock, I figured I would ask. Thanks for any input.

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[henry r]

i think you can see the angled splice for the mannlicher stock forend extension between the swivel and the sight.

[EddieB]

i think you can see the angled splice for the mannlicher stock forend extension between the swivel and the sight.

Thanks Henry. I had no idea what kind of stock that was. Learn something new everyday.

[henry r]

please don't take my word on it, i'm learning every day too and still have a LONG way to go.

[EddieB]

That is all we can hope for, to keep learning and enjoy the process. I just appreciate the fact that now I have a different idea to look into.

[WarPig1976]

If it were me I'd save my money for a piece that didn't get Bubba's love. You'd be more then halfway there.

[EddieB]

If it were me I'd save my money for a piece that didn't get Bubba's love. You'd be more then halfway there.

Thanks WarPig1976, I think I will let this one go. Gotta keep looking.

[Patrick Chadwick]

Why worry about the stock, when the receiver (ears removed) and barrel (shortened) have been totally FUBARed? Stocks can be patched, adapted or replaced. But the receiver and barrel are messed up forever.

[EddieB]

Why worry about the stock, when the receiver (ears removed) and barrel (shortened) have been totally FUBARed? Stocks can be patched, adapted or replaced. But the receiver and barrel are messed up forever.

I can't believe that I missed something so obvious (the receiver)

[browningautorifle]

There's nothing original on that gun. Everything's been altered.