My first 1917

**CaptSimon** · 12-15-2012 01:21 AM

Hello,

Just registered here and thought someone could answer a question or questions for me. I recently purchased a M1917 Remington Rifle made in late 1918. Its never been re-arsenal'd and is all original. To start, i was curious about a mark on the receiver. On the left side is the eagle marking but near that is a little banner looking mark and i was hoping someone could tell me what it means.

If needed i will post pictures.

Thanks

Bernard Simon

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**Patrick Chadwick** · 12-15-2012 04:52 AM

A photo is a very good idea!

**NRA** · 12-15-2012 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by Patrick Chadwick

A photo is a very good idea!

yup you can never get too much gun porn

**CaptSimon** · 12-15-2012 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Patrick Chadwick

A photo is a very good idea!

I can oblige: The first two are the mark and the other two are of the rifle overall
(Cant seem to get really good pictures at moment but will get some help for that Monday)

Bernard Simon

**Patrick Chadwick** · 12-15-2012 04:50 PM

Either a very peculiar ding, a snake, or a flower. Significance ???

**CaptSimon** · 12-15-2012 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Patrick Chadwick

Either a very peculiar ding, a snake, or a flower. Significance ???

Its not a ding, and I've seen it on other 1917's when searching the net but the collectors articles and books I've read don't mention it.

Found this picture on another forum: when you zoom in its there. Mines a Remington and this is Eddystone

Bernard Simon

**Promo** · 12-15-2012 06:24 PM

What I can see are two eagle head markings, one with signs of useage.

**gsimmons** · 12-15-2012 06:33 PM

Ones an eaglehead which is a US proof or acceptance mark used since the 18th century. The other I'm not sure.

**CaptSimon** · 12-15-2012 07:23 PM

Remington Model 1917 Enfield Rifle icon

Matching Marks : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com

This one has the same mark too but not mentioned in desc.

**rangerbluedog** · 12-15-2012 09:19 PM

They are both eagle heads. Here's mine. They are inspectors marks.

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