Dear Sir,
I acknowledge your experience in building and re-building the M1917 rifle. I have one question if you would be so kind to respond.

How much clearance does the barrel have where it comes out of the top hand guard and through the upper band? To be more specific, where it goes under the two loops of the upper band? Should it be touching or not ?
If not how much clearance?
Also how much upper pressure needs to be applied to the barrel to lift it of the fore-end at the upper band area with the band off?
Thank you
Cheers
Ned
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