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    Will M1, 30-06 Springfield Rifle Gauges work for 1917?

    I've got a set of gauges to measure MW and TE but they don't mention the 1917 anywhere on the package. Will these work? Thanks!

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    The Muzzle Wear gauge is the same, but the Garandicon Throat Wear gauge doesn't work. You can use a M1903 throat gauge on the M1917.

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    RE: Use of 1903A1 TE gauge on a Model of 1917. I don't think it can be used. My quick measurement indicates a difference in the distance from the bolt face to the rear of the receiver ring, when the bolt is in battery, between the 1903 and 1917. Please correct me if I am wrong.

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    I appreciate the help. My throat erosion gauge - non 1917 - tells me my new 1917 is at 2.5. I wonder what this really means?

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    I tried a different method of measurement. I firmly inserted a lightly lubricated USGI round in the chambers of my 1903, then my 1917. Using a small, finely marked steel ruler I measured the distance from the head of the round to the back of the receiver ring. The distance was just under 28/32 for both rifles. So, I would now agree that the USGI TE gauge can be used for both.

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    RBruce,

    thanks for taking the time to do that!!

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