8mm m1917's?

[Warren]

The 8mm P-17's were done in mass in Belgium in the late 20's and 30's by a firm called Edgar Gimard. A large number were sold into the USA and any banana Republic who wanted a cheap rifle firing the huge glut of surplus ammo available after the "War to end all Wars". There was also a P-17 trails rifle done in .303/7.92 rimless but I only know of one or two others in private hands outside of the Pattern Room. If anyone has a spare 303/8mm rimless round I'd sure appreciate one for display (will buy or trade) Pictures of the trials P-17 rifle will be posted shortly, once I get the light box up and working again.