Replace /Adjust trigger for Eddystone Mod 1917

abruzzi · August 20, 2000, 07:14 PM

I have stumbled into a good looking and shooting sporterized Mod 1917 fairly cheaply ($185), and got a use fixed 4x Leupold on it for $100.

I have begun to make this thing hit targets, but am noticing the trigger now more and more. My only real comparison is a Sako Hunter in 270 win, which has a very crisp trigger. By comparison, the Eddystone is a long pull; resulting in something that does not pass for smoothness on my part.

I could just shoot a couple hundred rounds until I adjust. But is it feasible to replace, or adjust, this trigger so that it approaches the feel of the Sako.

How would I go about it -- I'm no smith. What would it cost.

Thanks for any suggestions.

George Stringer · August 21, 2000, 06:48 AM

Abruzzi, Timney and Dayton-Traister make nice triggers for the 1917. George

George Stringer · August 21, 2000, 06:49 AM

Abruzzi, Timney and Dayton-Traister make nice triggers for the 1917. If you want one just e-mail me. George

August 20, 2000, 07:14 PM	#1
abruzzi Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 1999 Location: Hurricane, WV, USA Posts: 192	I have stumbled into a good looking and shooting sporterized Mod 1917 fairly cheaply ($185), and got a use fixed 4x Leupold on it for $100. I have begun to make this thing hit targets, but am noticing the trigger now more and more. My only real comparison is a Sako Hunter in 270 win, which has a very crisp trigger. By comparison, the Eddystone is a long pull; resulting in something that does not pass for smoothness on my part. I could just shoot a couple hundred rounds until I adjust. But is it feasible to replace, or adjust, this trigger so that it approaches the feel of the Sako. How would I go about it -- I'm no smith. What would it cost. Thanks for any suggestions.

August 21, 2000, 06:48 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Abruzzi, Timney and Dayton-Traister make nice triggers for the 1917. George

August 21, 2000, 06:49 AM	#3
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Abruzzi, Timney and Dayton-Traister make nice triggers for the 1917. If you want one just e-mail me. George