A friend of mine is considering building a custom 1917 Enfield - I have looked through every book I have and have yet to find a picture of a custom '17 that he likes - would you guys post some pictures of your 1917's to give us some idea which way to go? I appreciate your help. Thanks
Posts: 376 | Location: Farmington, NM - USA | Registered: 23 May 2002
I have a Remington model 30 enfield thats was customized years ago that I need a scope mounting sytem for. Also have a Remington 720 that I need to restock after I finish other projects.
\ I was thinking of getting my model 30 over to Tom Burgess in Kalispel to find a side mount system that will bolt on or drill and tap and make bases for it.
This is a p-17 from Winchester...it's a .375 H&H with a three position M-70 type safety, a cock on opening conversion, a Shilen Barrel, a Timney trigger and was built back in the days when white spacers was popular......and I'm going to fix that soon.
vapodog, thanks that is one of the better looking 1917's that I have seen - does it have the standard magazine box? My friend is considering a blind magazine to get the lines he is looking for. Thanks, again
Posts: 376 | Location: Farmington, NM - USA | Registered: 23 May 2002
I know that I post recently a picture of the bolt stop and tang area of 1917's, mine next to one that had been customized, showing some of what might be done. I cannot get to the picture to relink it right now, they have the sight where it is at blocked, but if you click on my name and bring up my other posts you will find reference to the 1917 and the pic should show there.
I will try to take some pics of my 35 whelen AI later tonight, it isn't a show gun, but is a good looking sporter.
Red
Posts: 4742 | Location: Fresno, CA | Registered: 21 March 2003
Here's my bubba'd 1917 Enfield. New bolt handle, jewelled bolt, straightened floorplate, re-contoured rear bridge, slimmed down safety, home-made walnut sporter stock, Mauser type bolt release/stop and adjustable trigger. Just needs a blueing job.
Posts: 9 | Location: South of Alaska | Registered: 08 March 2004
Several photos of the companion to the Burgess/Echols Enfield can be seen in my book Custom Rifles in Black & White. Check it out at fandangopress.com Other Titles.
I believe that our own Tom Burgess ("system98") did all of the action work, plus the scopemounts. D'Arcy did all the stockwork, plus, I believe, barreling, chambering, and bluing.
I'm with Jeff, that rifle's too good to NOT hunt with, and from what I hear, it's a real shooter. I can't imagine a better rifle for lion, buffalo, etc. These guys build 'em to hunt with.........
I am not sure where I remember seeing it, but I believe there were also a couple of very very fine 1917s that were extensively modified by Ted Blackburn. I believe they were called The Cape Buffalo Rifle. May have been one of the Guild's auctions, in which case there would probably be photos someplace.
Anybody else remember that rifle and where there may be a photo of it?
As far as the shroud goes, I believe that at one time Jim Wisner made 3 position safety shrouds that fit the enfield rifles. And I believe that Blackburn makes bottom metal for them as well. Looks in the photo like a regular Mauser ejector was somehow fitted.
I agree with Allen. Who cares what the rifle costs,whether its expensive or cheap. A rifle like that deserves to be taken hunting.
Welcome to AR. Are you doing the work your self? What caliber? Hay, it may not be on par with the Burgess/Echols rifle, how many are? But it sure looks like the start to a fine hunting rifle to be proud of.
Shawn
Posts: 773 | Location: Louisiana | Registered: 31 May 2002
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