Who made the M1917 Enfield?
Remington Arms
30-06 caliber ammunition. The M1917 Enfield rifle was manufactured by Remington Arms. This particular rifle was made at the Eddystone Rifle Works in Eddystone, Pennsylvania and used by US infantry troops in 1917 and 1918.
How much did a Lee Enfield weigh?
| Lee–Enfield | |
|---|---|
| Variants | See Models/marks |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.19 kg (9.24 lb) (Mk I) 3.96 kg (8.73 lb) (Mk III) 4.11 kg (9.06 lb) (No. 4) |
| Length | MLE: 49.6 in (1,260 mm) SMLE No. 1 Mk III: 44.57 in (1,132 mm) Rifle No. 4 Mk I: 44.45 in (1,129 mm) LEC: 40.6 in (1,030 mm) Rifle No. 5 Mk I: 39.5 in (1,003 mm) |
Who made P14 rifles?
The Rifle, . 303 Pattern 1914 (or P14) was a British service rifle of the First World War period. A bolt action weapon with an integral 5-round magazine, it was principally contract manufactured by companies in the United States.
Where is the serial number on a 303 British rifle?
Such rifles would have 5-digit serial numbers with either an “E” or an “F” serial number prefix, and the serial number would be stamped on the rear of the bolt handle and on the bottom of the fore-end, as well as on the receiver ring.
Is the 1917 Eddystone Rifle a good rifle?
The 1917 is a great rifle to sporterize. Trouble is that they are quite early examples of manufacturing. They require lots of skilled hand fitting. Modern gunsmiths often don’t do this.
Can a 1917 Eddystone be rebuilt on an Enfield?
A-Square built the Hannibal on the Enfield. I agree it would only make sense for a big-bore. A Hannibal could probably be bought on the used market for less than what it would cost to build one. The 1917 is a great rifle to sporterize. Trouble is that they are quite early examples of manufacturing. They require lots of skilled hand fitting.
Is the 1917 edsystone action worth issuing for a rebuild?
I inherited a sporterized 1917 Edsystone that doesn’t shoot worth a darn. Is the action worth issuing for a rebuild? Pros and cons?
What was the population of Eddystone during the war?
During the war thousands of men and women were needed at the major manufactur- ing facilities in Eddystone, including those employed at the Eddystone Rifle Works, the Eddystone Munitions Company, and at the existing Baldwin Locomotive Works. Between 1910 and 1920, the population of Eddystone, Pennsylvania tripled from 800 to about 2,400.