US Rifle M1917

Omaha · December 11, 2004, 07:11 PM

Does anyone know of a reputable place to have one re-barreled?

James K · December 11, 2004, 08:39 PM

Any reasonably competent gunsmith should be able to rebarrel a Model 1917. Gun Parts Corp. lists white, pre-threaded barrels with the military contour at $104; it is always better to go with pre-threaded if possible as it cuts installation cost considerably.

I will note (because certainly some one else will) that Eddystones have a reputation for developing receiver cracks during barrel removal, so it is a good idea to relieve the barrel shoulder, which means that the old barrel is not usable any longer.

Jim

December 11, 2004, 07:11 PM	#1
Omaha Junior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Posts: 1	US Rifle M1917 Does anyone know of a reputable place to have one re-barreled?

December 11, 2004, 08:39 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Any reasonably competent gunsmith should be able to rebarrel a Model 1917. Gun Parts Corp. lists white, pre-threaded barrels with the military contour at $104; it is always better to go with pre-threaded if possible as it cuts installation cost considerably. I will note (because certainly some one else will) that Eddystones have a reputation for developing receiver cracks during barrel removal, so it is a good idea to relieve the barrel shoulder, which means that the old barrel is not usable any longer. Jim