why would someone do this to a perfectly good 1917??

[trooper554877]

But sporterizing also demonstrates what the designer of the weapon had in mind delving into the possibilities of his weapon. It is nearly a crime to limit an Eddystone action to 30-06. There are barge loads of decaying 1917's that will never see the light of day except for the interest of people modifying them.

mate point me in the direction of those barges and I'll take the lot!!
Where are they?
cheers
Ned