Need Help/Advice on Eddystone Arsenal Conversion

Michael · January 27, 2000, 08:18 PM

I found a very nice looking P17 Eddystone conversion in a shop today. Everything appears well made, but I have no knowledge of the strengths/weaknesses/pitfalls of P17 conversions. Any help is welcome.

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George Stringer · January 27, 2000, 09:02 PM

Michael, the P-17s are strong enough for just about any round. They are a pretty common action used for conversions. What was it converted to? George

Michael · January 28, 2000, 11:22 AM

George,
It has been rebarreld to 375H&H with a Shilen
chromemoly tube at 24 inches. It has the slickest action I've ever cycled on a P17.
Looks like a Fajen stock blank was used, with contrasting forend, and two reenforcing crossbolts. Looks likethe fellow who did this used a Winchester pre64 as a pattern.
All in al a very nice piece of work, and only
$400.00 dollars. think I'll buy it this weekend.
Thanks for the advice. Mike

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January 27, 2000, 08:18 PM	#1
Michael Junior member Join Date: July 20, 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 264	I found a very nice looking P17 Eddystone conversion in a shop today. Everything appears well made, but I have no knowledge of the strengths/weaknesses/pitfalls of P17 conversions. Any help is welcome. ------------------ Either learn to hit what you aim at, or take track lessons.

January 27, 2000, 09:02 PM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Michael, the P-17s are strong enough for just about any round. They are a pretty common action used for conversions. What was it converted to? George

January 28, 2000, 11:22 AM	#3
Michael Junior member Join Date: July 20, 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 264	George, It has been rebarreld to 375H&H with a Shilen chromemoly tube at 24 inches. It has the slickest action I've ever cycled on a P17. Looks like a Fajen stock blank was used, with contrasting forend, and two reenforcing crossbolts. Looks likethe fellow who did this used a Winchester pre64 as a pattern. All in al a very nice piece of work, and only $400.00 dollars. think I'll buy it this weekend. Thanks for the advice. Mike ------------------ Either learn to hit what you aim at, or take track lessons.