M1917 Chamber cut/drilled?

[Salt Flat]

Here is a link that explains the notch. This was a Danish or Canadian modified 1917 Enfield made by Winchester in the U.S.
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....h+1917+enfield
Salt Flat

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[browningautorifle]

This was a Danish or Canadian modified 1917 Enfield

Pretty sure we used them as they were...Canadians that is.

[hymntothefallen]

Here is a link that explains the notch. This was a Danish or Canadian modified 1917 Enfield made by Winchester in the U.S.
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....h+1917+enfield
Salt Flat

Thank you so much, Salt Flat. Would you think this notch devalues the rifle? I saw Rock Island Auctions had one up without the notch 8 years back going for $4600. Mine is almost as in good condition. Again, thank you.

[browningautorifle]

Would you think this notch devalues the rifle?

These are in a different class than an original issue M1917. These had secondary history and are regarded in a different category I think.

[hymntothefallen]

These are in a different class than an original issue M1917. These had secondary history and are regarded in a different category I think.

Ok, that's interesting. Thanks Jim.

[Salt Flat]

Here's some more links to old threads. I think Promo pretty well solved the mystery:

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....l=1#post201805

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=61830&page=2

Salt Flat

---------- Post added at 07:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:03 PM ----------

Pretty sure we used them as they were...Canadians that is.

Jim is right-- I should of said that some of the Danish rifles came from Canada originally. (see Promos post above) Salt Flat