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    US Model 1917 fitted out for parade work

    Plated for drill and ceremonies for VFW or American Legion hall.

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    That's similar to the condition I got my 1917 in. Luckily it was just a little rattle-can chrome.
    Sure was a chore getting the paint out of the wood pores, though. Got a helluva deal on it

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    I'd love to find something that simple...that wasn't consumed by the black powder blanks. Just paint stripper and rinse...
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    Yea, as I have reported, if it was used to fire blanks then it usually fired a lot of them and the throat is gone.

    Bore looks good, muzzle measure good, throat is past 8.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RC20 View Post
    throat is past 8.
    That would be like throwing a bullet at a funnel...
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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    That would be like throwing a bullet at a funnel...
    This one shoots pretty decent. Might have to get a throat gauge just for kicks.

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