Need a model 1917 30-06 barrel, new

cuate · March 22, 2005, 04:11 PM

Aquired a Model 1917 30-06, looks like issued yesterday, made by Winchester in 1918. Barrel is frosty and dark, shoots pretty well, though.

This one is a keeper and I want it to be a real shooter, the only barrel I seem to locate is at Gun Parts (Numrich) which has to have machining for the extractor cut and front sight. I would like to locate a new barrel that my gunsmith can headspace and install that doesn't need additional machining other than what might be needed to headspace.

Even a bright and shiny good used barrel? Thanks, podnuhs if you can help?

DnPRK · March 22, 2005, 04:32 PM

Check eBay. Occasionally you'll find a NOS JA barrel there.

SmokinTom · March 25, 2005, 04:53 AM

Check Sarco. Good luck.

Heimdall · April 3, 2005, 06:44 PM

If you can hold of for a little bit I understand that the CMP is talking to Criterion about making a run of M1917 barrels. As of now no ETA though.

March 22, 2005, 04:11 PM	#1
cuate Junior member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Location: Comanche Co. Texas Posts: 737	Need a model 1917 30-06 barrel, new Aquired a Model 1917 30-06, looks like issued yesterday, made by Winchester in 1918. Barrel is frosty and dark, shoots pretty well, though. This one is a keeper and I want it to be a real shooter, the only barrel I seem to locate is at Gun Parts (Numrich) which has to have machining for the extractor cut and front sight. I would like to locate a new barrel that my gunsmith can headspace and install that doesn't need additional machining other than what might be needed to headspace. Even a bright and shiny good used barrel? Thanks, podnuhs if you can help?

March 22, 2005, 04:32 PM	#2
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	Check eBay. Occasionally you'll find a NOS JA barrel there.

March 25, 2005, 04:53 AM	#3
SmokinTom Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 479	Check Sarco. Good luck.

April 3, 2005, 06:44 PM	#4
Heimdall Member Join Date: November 18, 2002 Posts: 22	If you can hold of for a little bit I understand that the CMP is talking to Criterion about making a run of M1917 barrels. As of now no ETA though.