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    Quote Originally Posted by my05hammer View Post
    I have heard the term "Straightened Floor Plate". I assume it has something to do with the bottom of the magazine well? What does this involve and why was it done?

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    This 1917 has a straightened floor plate. It removes the guppy-like belly of the military version and gives it smoother lines.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Charlie Xray View Post
    This 1917 has a straightened floor plate. It removes the guppy-like belly of the military version and gives it smoother lines.



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    I see now what you mean.

    That is one nice rifle too.

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    Thanks. It is my favorite deer rifle. Hunted with it in Alaska for caribou and several southern states for whitetail.

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