Howdy, I have been thinking about buying a 1917 Enfield rifle. Either a Winchester {prefer Winchester} or a Remington.
The Internet, shotgun news, and gunlist have not been able to help me find what I have been looking for.
I am looking for a nice rifle that is a original Veteran "bring back". Can anyone help with resourses, and clues as to where I might find one. I dont know a whole lot about these rifles except that my father used one in the US Militery and was happy with it.

I think it was difficult for a soldier to walk off with his service rifle after he was discharged- there are a lot of 17's available out there in good shape, a lot of them were sold to the public through the DCM at one time.

a really good example costs, these days.

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.php?products_id=3220

http://joesalter.com/detail.php?f_qryitem=7090

tin can, thanks for the links. I had already found them. I just didn't like the fact that all the parts weren't from the same manufacter. Its probley asking alot I know, but I would like to find one that is all matching.

I just want to find a real nice 1917, to collect and shoot.

guns as you describe are out there, and there are a lot of sources for spare parts- if you get a winchester with some mismatched parts, you can buy the proper ones. 17 enfields aren't numbered except for the serial number on the receiver. bolts, triggerguards, safeties, etc, carry the manufacturer's code, like W,R, or E, but not the last digits of the serial number like a mauser does.

so matching parts means they were all made by the same manufacturer- not that difficult to put together once you have your rifle.

do a search at ebay- "gun parts enfield", and see what is available.

Finding a mint Win or Rem M1917 may take a lot of looking & luck; the majority of the 2+ million Enfields were made at Eddystone and many, irrespective of original manufacturer, were arsenal refurbed; as a result, the manufacturers marks -- as TC pointed out -- might be mixed, a new barrel fitted or the whole thing parkerized.


Bud W

I have been busy with the Easter weekend, trying to keep my sanity with being around so many people. So, sorry for the late reply back.
I want to thank you guys for replying to my topic of dicussion. I guess it might be best to buy a Remington or Winchester Enfield and start collecting the parts that will match up to them. It might even be fun! Thanks again