Last aquisition, Eddystone M1917.

[One Holer]

I seen this one at my LGS a few months back and thought it was interesting. Every time I would go there I would pick it up and inspect it. I thought the price was too high so always put it down. The more I read and learned about these rifles the more I realized that this one was in pretty good shape and new that I would like to own it. I went back, made him an offer and we struct a deal. As far as I can tell it's mostly an all Eddystone rifle with three exceptions. It has a Remington stock, a Winchester bolt and a Johnson Automatics barrel. I assume this rifle went through an arsenal rebuild in preparation for WWII. Pics to follow.

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[yoopercollector]

I picked one up a few years ago without really knowing anything about M1917's, but found one that was all Eddystone with a 12-17 barrel. The headspace was off ( bolt almost closed completely on the field gauge) so I picked up a NOS USMC bolt. This rifle is one of my favorites to shoot. I think the recoil is light for a 30.06 and it is very accurate at 100 yards with the ladder sight flipped up. Haven't shot it at longer ranges yet. I think you will enjoy your purchase.

[One Holer]

Yoopercollector,

Thanks. Despite reading the hoe to attach pics section multiple times, I can't seem to do so. I shot my M1917 last weekend and found it to be pretty accurate. I shot a 1.3" five shot group at 110 yards with 150 grain Hornady fmj handloads using the ladder sight at its lowest setting.

[One Holer]

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Eddystone M1917 pics



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[Aragorn243]

As far as I can tell it's mostly an all Eddystone rifle with three exceptions. It has a Remington stock, a Winchester bolt and a Johnson Automatics barrel.

I'm sorry but I had to chuckle at that description. Not that there is anything wrong with it as many if not most of these are very similar but your rifle sounds like it has very little left that is Eddystone. Kind of only leaves the receiver and trigger assembly and maybe the barrel bands.

[One Holer]

Aragorn,

I know what you mean, LOL. What I meant is every part on the rifle is stamped with an E for Eddystone except those three, though I agree they are the biggest part of the rifle.

[eldestbrother]

Look at the bright side, if you find an Eddystone receiver and barrel, you got all the small parts.

[harry mac]

"Trigger's Broom" springs to mind (you gotta be British to "get" that) Or Google it.

[RC20]

I picked one up a few years ago without really knowing anything about M1917's, but found one that was all Eddystone with a 12-17 barrel. The headspace was off ( bolt almost closed completely on the field gauge) so I picked up a NOS USMC bolt. This rifle is one of my favorites to shoot. I think the recoil is light for a 30.06 and it is very accurate at 100 yards with the ladder sight flipped up. Haven't shot it at longer ranges yet. I think you will enjoy your purchase.

All of mine almost close on the field gauge. I think its inherent to the chambering[COLOR="black"]

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[mtoms]

My Remington 1917 with a Johnson barrel is one of my most accurate vintage rifles. Shot a 3 shot 100 yd group and 3 at 200 Saturday to check it out prior to this weekends vintage match - yep still holds a pretty tight group.