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USMC EOD · January 17, 2013, 07:23 PM

I have a Model 1917 that I have acquired, that is a little different than most. The "ears" that are normally on either side of the rear sight have been milled off, and the rear sight has been replaced with a 1903A3 sight. When I bought it, I was told by the seller that they thought it may have been an arsenal rework done at the beginning of WW II. Is anyone aware of any history of this being done to any 1917s? Either way, I am anxious to take her out and see how she shoots.

January 17, 2013, 07:23 PM	#1
USMC EOD Member Join Date: January 6, 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 60	Remington Model 1917 I have a Model 1917 that I have acquired, that is a little different than most. The "ears" that are normally on either side of the rear sight have been milled off, and the rear sight has been replaced with a 1903A3 sight. When I bought it, I was told by the seller that they thought it may have been an arsenal rework done at the beginning of WW II. Is anyone aware of any history of this being done to any 1917s? Either way, I am anxious to take her out and see how she shoots.