1917 Enfield ?

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I hunted with one that was sporterized for a few years that was my grandfathers, that is now probly MIA from other family members. It was rough and I reblued it and redid the stock. It was chambered in 30-06 but didn't have a 30-06 stamped on it anywhere and boy was it a shooter. I'm guessing maybe it was rebarreled? And the stock was a Herters.

I'm kind of wanting another one. Are people still building these and parts still fairly common ? Any different makers/models? Or anyone have any experience with these guns. I'm still wanting one in 30-06. Thanks for any tips or advice.
 
1917 were 30-06 originally unless they have been changed by someone. you can find them now and again at gun shows....
 
A little heavy but, a action like a anvil. You might find a decent action at a gunshow and build one. A complete rifle might cost you a lot. Look on www.gunbroker.com or ebay for parts. Numrich might have parts too.
 
Yeah, you'll see em' at gun shows every now and then. I traded for one on here back during the summer. It was pretty rough when I got it, but I went thru it and cleaned it up. Best trade I've ever made.
 
I just remembered! I saw one of the British models at the Gander Mountain in Knoxville this past Friday. When I say "British Model" I just mean it was a .303. They may have had another one though, I wasn't looking real close. I just happened to spot it.
 
They're excellent rifles. before the term 30-06 was coined it was "U.S. 30 Cal" which is a 7.62x63mm cartridge of course. I've got an Eddystone in original everything and it's a beast!
 
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