Smith 1917 Conundrum

[browningautorifle]

I had one come to me a few years back after waiting for many more years for one...and it had several issues. I could have messed with it but chose to do exactly that, sold it through a friend and it now resides with a collector in Germany as far as I know. Otherwise you could get into it for tons before it was sorted out.

[jakebevt48]

I ended up getting a buyer pretty quickly. Got out of the gun what I had in it. He was happy to buy it even with the timing issues.



I shoot all of my guns, so any that can’t be shot much get moved along. I’ve got a garand on the way from the CMP and I’m looking for an M1 Carbine as well. I’ve had a couple of both in the past and I’ve always enjoyed them!

[browningautorifle]

I shoot all of my guns, so any that can’t be shot much get moved along.

Agreed completely, if there's an issue it has to go. When you get the M1s, let us have a look?

[rcathey]

Got out of the gun what I had in it. He was happy to buy it even with the timing issues.

Good on ya for being upfront on the issues. Some folks (raises hand) love a good project. Sounds like that one was a good project.
Everyone's happy!