My 1st M1917

[Pinmaster]

I "collect" mostly M1 Garands but a local buddy had a M1917 Eddystone for sale. I checked it out and decided to pick it up. The more that I look at this rifle the more I like it. I cannot wait to fire it at the range.

I have read here on milsurps about the M1917 and here is what I have learned about the rifle so far.

A WWII rebuild
M1917 Eddystone

Receiver Oct of 1918
Eddystone Barrel Sept of 1918 (E 9-18 MW of <1.5) & the bore looks fine

All parts are E except the followng:

Trigger guard is Winchester
Bolt is Remington (all other bolt parts/firing pin are E)
Safety is Remington
Rear sight Ladder with number markings is Remington other sight parts are E

Stock is Remington with the WWII 3GM-K rebuild cartouche
Buttplate is Remington
Rear Sling Swivel is Remington


I stripped the bolt and used my Clymer headspace gauges to check the headspace. The results were as follows:

Would close on Go & No-Go
Was not even close to closing on the Field

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