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

[dannytoro1]

I just put an Eddystone sporter on lay away. Quite odd since it has been re-barreled with a Sako Finnbear barrel of only 20" length and was re-chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. Oddly enough it also still retains a grenade sight. I just love the way the action cycles. But first order of business is a new long barrel and I want to neck up the chambering to either 8mm or 9.3mm.

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[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Interesting diversity of opioion in the posts, Here is my 2 cents.
While I can appreciate the gunsmiths art sporterizing a milsurp I still cringe a bit when I see one . The pictures of barge loads of Arisakas being dumped in to Tokyo harbor or Garands M14s falling under the torch, I have no words to express that feeling. My vote, preserve what can be preserved or restore if that suits your style. Value is not the issue to me. The legacy is.

[dannytoro1]

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.

[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