US Service Rifle Collection Grows...Remington M1917

UpperMarlboroMan · Feb 20, 2014

My collection is taking a turn from WW2 rifles to the major US service rifles. Today I added a Remington M1917 to the collection. Now I am saving up to get an M1 Carbine from the CMP (they won't be listed until very late 2014, so I have some time). The barrel is dated 1918. It is a bit of a mixmaster with both Remington and Eddystone marked parts. It is import marked with an old CAI stamp. There are no visible stamps on the stock and I don't think it is original to the rifle.

lowoncash · Feb 20, 2014

Nice rifle. Especially like the grain in that stock.

budman93 · Feb 20, 2014

Sweet rifle, Also how do you know that the CMP will be getting more carbines? I would love to pick one up if they get some more for reasonable prices but I haven't seen anything on their site.

fred333 · Feb 20, 2014

Yes, that stock makes the rifle. Tho', were it mine, because of the beautiful grain and knowing how it'd turn out, I'd be mightily tempted to refinish it (and replace some of the worn screws, etc.). But probably best leaving it as-is.

Likewise, I'd love to hear that CMP's getting more M1 carbines, but their M1 carbine page still contains the same disclaimer:

NOTE: CMP'S Carbine Inventory has been exhausted and we do not expect to receive any additional shipments. Due to limited quantities we may come across, M1 Carbines, M1Carbine barreled Receivers, Bavaria-Marked M1 Carbines and M1A1 Paratrooper Carbines will be offered on the CMP Auction Site.

BigSteve57 · Feb 20, 2014

I love mine at it's the first rifle I ever shot. It's great there is still appreciation for these older rifles.

UpperMarlboroMan · Feb 20, 2014

CMP Forums

budman93 said:
Sweet rifle, Also how do you know that the CMP will be getting more carbines? I would love to pick one up if they get some more for reasonable prices but I haven't seen anything on their site.

It is a running discussion thread on the CMP forums.

http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=110311

The next big offering will the the International Harvester Garands sometime in mid-2014 and then they will focus on sorting and grading the M1 Carbines.

I HIGHLY recommend following the threads on the CMP Forum as you get advanced notice about certain things and reports about inventory at the North and South stores.

Dave91 · Feb 21, 2014

Have you dated the receiver? Not surprised it's a mix master, most of them are. I wonder where it was imported from.

BlackBart · Feb 21, 2014

Nice rifle, reeks of strength in the receiver. Those ugly assed ears though...... Sgt York didn't mind a bit. :thumbsup:

UpperMarlboroMan · Feb 21, 2014

Dave91 said:
Have you dated the receiver? Not surprised it's a mix master, most of them are. I wonder where it was imported from.

According to the serial number, it was manufactured around June to July, 1918.

UpperMarlboroMan · Feb 21, 2014

BlackBart said:
Nice rifle, reeks of strength in the receiver. Those ugly assed ears though...... Sgt York didn't mind a bit.

I was blown away at just how smooth the action was when I first tried it. It works flawlessly. I usually test using dummy rounds and this thing cycled like a dream. I guess I shouldn't be surprised but I was. I guess I am used to surplus Mosins that frequently need major cleaning for the bolt to move smoothly.

BigSteve57 · Feb 21, 2014

BlackBart said:
Nice rifle, reeks of strength in the receiver. Those ugly assed ears though...... Sgt York didn't mind a bit.

I like the ears! I refer to it as big ears as in "I'm taking ole' big ears to the next C&R match".

I guess Sgt. York had a better time of it than I do when I'm looking through that basketball hoop sized rear peep.

Dave91 · Feb 21, 2014

BigSteve57 said:
I like the ears! I refer to it as big ears as in "I'm taking ole' big ears to the next C&R match".

I guess Sgt. York had a better time of it than I do when I'm looking through that basketball hoop sized rear peep.

I like the peep sight on the 1917. I think it's better than the tiny peep on the '03. That thing is damn near unusable.

budman93 · Feb 21, 2014

UpperMarlboroMan said:
It is a running discussion thread on the CMP forums.

http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=110311

The next big offering will the the International Harvester Garands sometime in mid-2014 and then they will focus on sorting and grading the M1 Carbines.

I HIGHLY recommend following the threads on the CMP Forum as you get advanced notice about certain things and reports about inventory at the North and South stores.

Huh, for some reason I cannot connect to any of the CMP forums.

Rockchucker · Feb 21, 2014

BigSteve57 said:
I like the ears! I refer to it as big ears as in "I'm taking ole' big ears to the next C&R match".

I guess Sgt. York had a better time of it than I do when I'm looking through that basketball hoop sized rear peep.

I never use the battle sight on mine same as on my British No4 MkII.
Flip the sight up for the target sight. :thumbsup:

BigSteve57 · Feb 21, 2014

Rockchucker said:
I never use the battle sight on mine same as on my British No4 MkII.
Flip the sight up for the target sight.

Yep. That one is better. It's still a bit large for me though. Originally I couldn't use it at all because even on the lowest setting it was something like 4 inches high at 200 yds. I got a replacement front sight that was lower so I could use the rear ladder peep.

Those rifles are really accurate.

Mooseman · Feb 21, 2014

Looks good.

Dave91 · Feb 21, 2014

Does that number on the bolt match the receiver? Mine is a former Danish Home Guard rifle and the receiver number is stamped on the bolt and the stock. Yours doesn't look Danish though.

UpperMarlboroMan · Feb 21, 2014

Dave91 said:
Does that number on the bolt match the receiver? Mine is a former Danish Home Guard rifle and the receiver number is stamped on the bolt and the stock. Yours doesn't look Danish though.

No, it doesn't match.

Lou45 · Feb 21, 2014

Century Arms imported those about 1991.

Dave91 · Feb 21, 2014

Lou45 said:
Century Arms imported those about 1991.

Do you know where from?

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