September 8, 201510 yr #77 Tremendous improvement, well done! How does it shoot? That's the really important part Steve
September 8, 201510 yr #78 K: Rifle looks great. You have brought it back from the dead. I did not see any sling swivels or a stacking swivel. You will want to add those to complete your rifle, along with a nice Kerr sling. Regards, Charlie
September 9, 201510 yr Author #79 Thanks for all the great comments. I'm really excited and happy on how it came out. The gunsmith test fired it and determined it safe and good to go. Haven't had a chance to get out to the range yet. Charlie, thanks. There are no sling swivels. If anybody out there has any they'd let go please PM me. Also, what type of sling? Are the Kerr slings leather? Thanks again
September 9, 201510 yr #80 AWESOME!!! That rifle came out looking exactly as nice as I thought it would. You did a great job getting that rifle back into shape. Very cool.
September 9, 201510 yr #81 The Kerr sling is khaki web material. http://www.armscollectors.com/17sling/ Another appropriate sling would be a M1907 leather sling, although an original would, like the Kerr, be not only pricy, but probably deteriorated. Since this rifle, while wonderfully improved, isn't exactly a mint collector specimen, my solution would be to buy a reproduction M1907 sling for $20 from Pacific International Merchandising or a similar vendor and age it. I have two M1917 rifles stashed away, both acquired decades ago. One is virtually unfired; the other I reconverted from sporter to original configuration. While not worth as much as the mint example, I think I take more satisfaction in the latter weapon because of my efforts. I hope you feel the same about your good work.
September 9, 201510 yr #82 Nice job! That old rifle sure looks better. I always did like the M1917 and its sweet to see another one rescued! Terry
September 9, 201510 yr #83 Charlie, thanks. There are no sling swivels. If anybody out there has any they'd let go please PM me. Numrich has parts for the M1917 Enfield rifle: https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/Rifles-42386/Enfield1917-40098/PartsList-36103.htm?page=1 Both original and reproduction Kerr slings are available. Google 'em up. I would think that for your project a reproduction sling would work just fine. Regards, Charlie Flick
September 10, 201510 yr #85 I must say you did a damn good job restoring and saving that rifle! A 1917 is still on my list for my US rifles collection. Again, good job!! Haydn
September 11, 201510 yr Author #86 Thanks for all the comments and help to find the proper sling and swivels to complete this rifle. Once I give it a go at the range, I'll report back!! Regards to all.
September 26, 201510 yr Author #88 Got a few more questions here guys. Going to take this out to the range tomorrow. Was planning on using these. Thoughts? It's been test fired and is safe. Just want to use a light load.
September 26, 201510 yr Author #89 Picked up these nice original stacking swivel and front band. Marked E and has a nice ordinance eagle. Might swap my band out for this.
September 26, 201510 yr Author #91 Now, got this and thought it was a butt swivel but I don't think this is correct. What is it? I have no idea.
September 26, 201510 yr #93 That rear swivel is not M1917. It looks similar to a M1903 Springfield swivel though I'm not sure I've ever seen an '03 swivel that was marked or had a dimple on the front and back. I think it may be for a TSMG.
September 27, 201510 yr Author #94 Took it out to the range today! Awesome!! I'm really happy with its accuracy. Now just need the swivels and the sling to complete it.
October 6, 201510 yr #96 awesome find, i wish i could get that lucky! Glad you were able to get her cleaned up and preserved! Great looking rifle.
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