1917 Enfield Headspace Problem

[Chuckindenver]

that might work, only issue with that on my end, is one of the only places that does real hard chrome is reaalll pricey.. i use to use them back in the day when i ran a concrete pump company. not sure they could just plate those areas though.. another way, and id thought of this before is to torch harden that area...using Mercury..but thats not real safe, not worth the health risk...unless its super rare, id just retire the action to once a year shooting..or a nice display rifle.
someplace i have a picture of a 17 with bad lacking weighs.

[Chuckindenver]

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[bendoin03]

Thanks for the input everyone.

For now, I'll load some 30/06 brass with my old Lee Loader, just neck sizing the brass, to fire in the rifle. It's not like I'm going to fire hundreds of rounds through the gun anyway. I'll load up a 100 rounds or so, and when I get a chance, I'll fire the rifle.

This is a very informative forum and thanks for having me.

Regards,
Terry

[Col. Colt]

Chuck, as I recall the process when I worked in a shop that sent out a lot of hard chrome work - there is a way to dip the part in a wax type coating, then just removing the wax from the spots you want plated, then putting the part in the chrome tank. Only the exposed spots will get any chrome. Price, well, that may indeed be a different matter. Kind of a "final option" to preserve a working piece of history. If the gun was otherwise excellent or had sentimental value, it might be worth it to some. As the saying goes, "they aren't making these any more". And the reciever would not suffer from wear, ever again! CC

[Chuckindenver]

one problem you would have with Hard Chroming, it wont stick attach it self inside a hole..pipe, barrel ect..not sure why, it just doesnt, i agree they dont make em anymore.
but at least in my lifetime, i doubt ill see them dry up, unless the gun grabbers get em.
then they well be worth millions...lol.

[303Nut]

The Japanese had no problem chroming the inside of the barrels of the T-99.

[muffett.2008]

Lithgow had no trouble chroming their L1A1 barrels.

[Chuckindenver]

thats a different procces then hard chrome plating.. id have to research it more... we used Hard chrome on the bearing surfaces of the pumps, after the wear was welded back to spec.
hard chrome, that we used had a black hue, whe had to have some of the tubing plated on inside, it was a diffrent type of Chrome. ill research it and get back to you.

[Chuckindenver]

not as tough as i would think, found a great post on chrome plating the inside of a barrel....very interesting...i was also educated on what {hard chrome} and show chrome is...
How to Chrome Line a Barrel of a Gun or Rifle - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

[bendoin03]

Good news!

I must have been in a hurry and not paying attention to what I was doing when I checked the headspace the first time. Plus, I'm not use to handling the M1917. I was getting the rifle ready to take to a local gunsmith and check for another bolt. I decided to check the headspace one more time. The headspace is perfect. The bolt stops on the Foster NO-GO gauge with 5 to 10 degrees additional space before the (bolt) action completes the cycle. I worried much over this issue but all has turned out well. I couldn't be happier.

I have picked up an original 1917 Remington bayonet and original 1918 scabbard for the rifle. Both are in very good condition. The blade has several small nicks and the scabbard has some scuffs on one side, but all in all, they are very nice for 95 and 94 years old.

Now what to do about a sling? Maybe one of the long M14 fabric slings. Maybe that will work.

Alls well that ends well. I am truly blessed.

Terry