My First 1917

[chuckindenver]

double letter bolts are replacement force matched bolts...iv actually seen a couple Marked E on both sides,

[TerryR]

I've never seen that either! Eddystone kept making rifles after Remington stopped. Wonder if they just got extra bolts from Rem then finalized stamping w/"E" when the rifle was done.
Just a guess!
TerryR

[Eddystone3006]

I will never understand how any military bolt action rifle lover does not have the 1917 in their top 3 favorites. I have met collectors who totally disregard the 1917 altogether......mind boggling to me.

[us019255]

looks good.
try a live factory round, should close easy.. .

It never ceases to amaze me that people will advocate placing one's face inches from more than 40,000 PSI without using the proper tools to be sure that it meets specifications. So you save the price of a set of headspace gauges, how much is your face worth? I am very attached to mine.

[Doug Rammel]

us019255

Quote Originally Posted by chuckindenver View Post
looks good.
try a live factory round, should close easy.. .


It never ceases to amaze me that people will advocate placing one's face inches from more than 40,000 PSI without using the proper tools to be sure that it meets specifications. So you save the price of a set of headspace gauges, how much is your face worth? I am very attached to mine.

This is Chuck's complete post The op was asking about a new barrel. I would not worry about firing a 1917. Very strong action with a "generous " chamber.

looks good.
try a live factory round, should close easy.. w{no cocking assembly } if it doesnt close all the way. or you can feel it drag..then it needs to be finish reamed.

[Eddystone3006]

It never ceases to amaze me that people will advocate placing one's face inches from more than 40,000 PSI without using the proper tools to be sure that it meets specifications. So you save the price of a set of headspace gauges, how much is your face worth? I am very attached to mine.

Chuck got more smithing time with the 1917 than anyone on the top 5 gun forums, his word is gold!

[Dan Wilson]

Nice rifle, outstanding considering the cost.
If it wont headspace at least it wont headspace in the right direction, its an easy thing to cut it into specs.

[Dan Wilson]

Eddystone, the makers mark for the bolts are on the lower side.

[chuckindenver]

It never ceases to amaze me that people will advocate placing one's face inches from more than 40,000 PSI without using the proper tools to be sure that it meets specifications. So you save the price of a set of headspace gauges, how much is your face worth? I am very attached to mine.

ok,,just how do you think that 50,000Cup pressure round is going off inches from anyones face, with no cocking assembly in the bolt?? a little quick to flame are we?