The US Rifle Model 1917

[ProgSpear]

An interesting history.

Was the 1917 Enfield a Good Rifle Compared to the Springfield?

While it never developed the mystique associated with the Springfield rifle, the 1917 Enfield was a sturdy and reliable weapon.

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[SmallGameAddict]

An interesting history.

Was the 1917 Enfield a Good Rifle Compared to the Springfield?

While it never developed the mystique associated with the Springfield rifle, the 1917 Enfield was a sturdy and reliable weapon.

warfarehistorynetwork.com

Interesting bit of American military firearm history. Knew the general facts, but not all the fine details. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Xae289]

An interesting history.

Was the 1917 Enfield a Good Rifle Compared to the Springfield?

While it never developed the mystique associated with the Springfield rifle, the 1917 Enfield was a sturdy and reliable weapon.

warfarehistorynetwork.com

Badass. I had no idea that the U.S. ever used a modified SMLE.

 

[Greyhair]

Badass. I had no idea that the U.S. ever used a modified SMLE.

They were not converted SMLE’s.

 

[Xae289]

They were not converted SMLE’s.

Ah, gotcha, it was the proposed replacement for the SMLE that was turned into the M1917. Thanks.

 

[ricklovin93]

The 1917 was probably the best bolt gun ever made.
This is coming from a huge 1903 fanboy.

 

[Toecutter]

More info.

 

[JaguarJaguarGolf]

US 1917 30-06 and Glock 20's used by Greenland Sled Patrol for protection from Polar Bears

 

[BDinPutnam]

The 1917 was probably the best bolt gun ever made.
This is coming from a huge 1903 fanboy.

I actually want a 1917 more than a Garand (have neither, want both).

 

[Plater1]

I have a few rifles rebuilt by this guy. Top quality and just plain eye candy. They do restore M1917's too.

M1 Garand, M1 Rifle, M1 Garand sales, M1 Garand repair, M1 Carbine sales, M1 Carbine repair, 1903 Springfield sales

 

[BDinPutnam]

I have a few rifles rebuilt by this guy. Top quality and just plain eye candy. They do restore M1917's too.

M1 Garand, M1 Rifle, M1 Garand sales, M1 Garand repair, M1 Carbine sales, M1 Carbine repair, 1903 Springfield sales

Side note that M1-D is sexy as hell and probably worth every penny of the $3400 he's asking for it.

 

[tony]

Keep in mind the M 1917 is cock on closing, a feature you may not like...

 

[tony]

IIRC there was also an aftermarket " speed lock " set up for this rifle as the rifle had a slower lock time than modern rifles of later eras. Many were used as a basis for custom dangerous game rifles as the action is strong...

 

[218bee]

As for Miltec’s M1D sniper, I might be wrong, but I’m skeptical of them using real USG I scope, barrel block, and mount. Have heard the repro scopes are OK. But mounts and barrel block are known to be Chinese, and not properly hardened. Threads strip out, and weapon will not hold zero. Just something to ask if you pull the trigger on one