Thanks for looking. I try to keep it simple at the forest range and not haul the bench out there, though I have done it in the past. So I handicap my results if I shoot off hand or from the tripod.
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Thanks for looking. I try to keep it simple at the forest range and not haul the bench out there, though I have done it in the past. So I handicap my results if I shoot off hand or from the tripod.
I could not get good results at 100 yards, so I moved out to 200 yards. Here is a pic of the 15 round group at 200 yds:
https://www.milsurps.com/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=3808&d=1537215629
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Since that outing I plugged and redrilled the aperture. I think the drill size that fit the stock aperture measured about .095. I drilled out the JB Weld plug with a .062 drill IIRC. I have some...
Quite the acquisition there, Jaxson50!
Looks sound and complete. Should shoot real well for you.
Just getting mine sorted out at the range. Mine is a five digit Eddystone built from a pile of...
Last week I put the rifle back together. I left it alone for week while the JB Weld cured. I used it around the cross bolt and at the receiver rear "heels" where it sits in the stock.
Went...
Thanks for looking. I added the cross bolt because part of the wood had cracked, the bridge just behind the recoil lug. Glued it all back in and installed the bolt for strength. Military stocks...
Well I salvaged the sporter stock and turned it into this. Natural point of aim with the aperture sight is perfect for me. See previous project posts. This will do until I find an affordable good...
Yeah, stocks...mostly junk or sky high.
So in keeping with the trail of fortuitous happenstance that put this whole project into my hands for little or nothing...I am certain that someday the...
How right you are. The most beautiful 1917 I ever saw was a custom shortened glassed job. Perfect in every way with amazing scroll work. Stunning wood! At least $2000 of gunsmith work. I bid on...
I hear you on that about the pistol grip flare. I think I will get it all buttoned up into the stock, install the butt plate, and then do some ergonomic assessment regarding that part. I have big...
It's one of those things where something ideal has little meaningful demand. Prior owner pretty much had to give it away to get rid if it. And I'm not about to scope either 1917 we have.
After...
Still holding out for the right milsurp stock to come along.
So I recut the sporter stock with the high cheek riser. Now it is perfect for offhand and tripod shooting. Very comfortable and easy...
First, there is neither front nor rear sleeve in the stock. I don't like that.
Second, although it looks real nice, it is hand made from a very nice piece of black walnut that may not be "stock...
Fantastic. Thanks for getting this info for me. Exactly what I was looking for. So it seems like about 3/8" for wood between bolt and lug.
And just how essential is this cross bolt on the 1917...
I am trying to determine where to locate the cross stock screw behind the receiver lug.
Pic shows the lug cavity at the top. How far to the rear of that cavity indicated by the top arrow does...
I suspected same. SARCO or Numrich. One of those is selling bare new cut repro's for $199. This looks all the world like same. Not "vintage" as eBay listing claims. Besides, it is way to clean...
Thanks Bill. It is all cock on close. Just like my small ring Mauser.
As I suspected from looking at the design and shooting experience. Thanks for the advice. Numrich as new repro stocks in walnut. Any word on how well they fit etc?
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That's all new to me. It appears to cock on close. However the striker assy comes rearward slightly out of the bolt on bolt opening, then it goes back in as the bolt is pulled rearward. Actual...
Put together this rifle from a bunch of parts. I wanted a 1917. Story and pics of build are here:
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=65214&p=434823
Set up at a forest land range. 100...
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I had been looking for another 1917. Found a fairly good barreled receiver. 1-18 R on an Eddystone action.
https://www.milsurps.com/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=3746&d=1532280135
Can anyone...
If all the metal cleans up and it shoots safely it would be a real hoot to show up at the range next to some young dudes with modern plastikool toys. I will bet this old beater will do 4" groups at...
USABAKER--Sounds like you are busy with a lot of fun and interesting stuff. Enjoy!
GT
I have never blued a gun before. Just followed the directions. Clean-Dry-Heat-Blue-Rinse-Fine Steel Wool-Rinse again. Repeat five times. Then let it soak for a week with a generous coating of...
I will PM you my address so you can send me this "Junk" for proper disposal.
Always glad to help!
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