Remington Model of 1917 at gun store as consignment

[jamie5070]

Ask him if you can run a brush and patches down the bore. If 0the bore looks good buy it.

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[usabaker]

Ask him if you can run a brush and patches down the bore. If 0the bore looks good buy it.

The bore was dark but the rifling looked strong. Went down there today with bore and no-go gauges but he was closed so I'll head down tomorrow.

THanks,

[fjruple]

The bore was dark but the rifling looked strong. Went down there today with bore and no-go gauges but he was closed so I'll head down tomorrow.

THanks,

I agree with Jamie, I would ask to run a brush and patch through the barrel. The worst that could happen is the gun store gets a clean rifle for free. A little secret I learned if you use a new brush with the same bore diameter you can feel the imperfections in the bore as you push the rod and brush through to the chamber to the muzzle. You can feel the pitted rust and any looseness in the bore from corrosion. If the "feel" is consist through out the bore, the rust and pitting is uniform that is a good sign. If you start out tight and then real rough and then tight again. That probably means the rifle was used as volley gun at military funerals and used corrosive ammo that ruin the middle of the barrel. Probably three or four inches from the chamber's throat and goes for about 8 to 12 inches before getting "better". I know this is pretty subjective but it works for me and you can used for negotiating a price. If you have the replace the barrel at a minimum its going to be at least $200.00 plus installation fees. Do not discount the darkest of the bore as a bad shooter. I have several rifles with a dark bore that shoots like a raped ape. Please post some pictures if you can. I would interested in seeing the rifle. I for one love shooting the M1917 and P14 rifles.

[usabaker]

Please post some pictures if you can. I would be interested in seeing the rifle. I for one love shooting the M1917 and P14 rifles.

The only way I can get the rifle right now is to put it on lay-a-way I just dumped a boatload of cash on Bergara B-14 Timber, Leupold VX-2, and all the fixens' as a gift for my best friend who was robbed during a hunting trip and lost a rifle he bought when we were 14 year olds. And of course the two Mausers I bought last week. Pictures might take a while LOL, maybe I can take some at the shop.

[browningautorifle]

The only way I can get the rifle right now is to put it on lay-a-way

Still, pics are forthcoming. You have it...

[usabaker]

Still, pics are forthcoming. You have it...

Just came back from the Gun Store, I put the 1917 on Lay-A-Way, might have paid more than its worth - not really sure - The shop would not let me head space it LOL didn't want me taking apart the bolt. I did gauge the bore an it good. The good news is the bore is NOT dark, it was just as Jamie and Patrick said it was dust and oil, the bore is shiny. From the pictures, it looks like there might be surface rust in the chamber but then it could be the flash won't know until I get it home. surface rust that seemed to wipe off with finger pressure on some of the outside parts like the "ears" and near the front sight.

I did take some pictures though....

[rcathey]

Yup, I certainly wouldn’t have let that one lay!
As has been, ahem, discussed in a recent thread, the JA barrel is a period military replacement from Johnson Automatics. It’s a good barrel, just not original.
Again, you’re lucky that wasn’t sitting at my local gun store 😉

[browningautorifle]

The shop would not let me head space it

Of course not, they wouldn't want a sale killer like that... There's nothing wrong with that rifle. Looks like a repark from WW2 time, rebuilt back then. That JA barrel looks like a square crown, a bit unusual for the military contracts ?... A rag and varsol or acetone will clean lots of grime out of the wood... Very nice, wish it was mine.