1917 enfield front sight tool.

chasep255 · May 1, 2017, 06:24 PM

I recently bought something like this to adjust the windage on my mosin nagant.

https://www.amazon.com/Mosin-Nagant-.../dp/B00HTB32LM

I am now trying to find something that works for my 1917 enfield rifle. I tried drifting the sight with a punch but it did not move and I don't want to damage it. Does anyone know of something that will work with my enfield? I can't seem to find anything specific.

James K · May 1, 2017, 08:10 PM

There used to be a nearly identical tool for the M1917/P14 Enfield but I can't find any right now. You might try more online searches or at local gun shops.

Jim

sprouticus · May 1, 2017, 09:35 PM

I use a cheap nut splitter, just blunt the end a bit before using it.

Something like this from Amazon, but the one I have has a 1 1/4" diameter hole.

I think I picked up at a hardware store.

https://www.amazon.com/Nut-Splitter-...s=nut+splitter

T. O'Heir · May 3, 2017, 11:56 AM

This guy's in England, but at least you'll see what the thing looks like should want to make one. Pricey stuff for something so simple.
http://www.vmaleather.com/Bromley-Ar...M17/index.php/

kraigwy · May 4, 2017, 10:55 AM

I was looking for something to adjust my M1917's front sight.

After I saw pictures of them I said what to heck, its a simple tool so I made one.

Take a 3/4 inch piece of steel how ever long you need. Measure the width of the barrel/sight assembly. and depth from a little of above the sight blade base. And measure the depth you need so the set up will fit under the barrel.

I use the closest drill I could find that would allow for a U shape at the bottom of the barrel. Then cut down on both sides so it just fit the barrel.

Measure as high as I needed to reach the base of the sight blade, drilled and taped it to take a bolt that would move the sight.

I used a milling machine but one could use a hack saw and finish it with a file.

Worked great. So I decided to make one for my Mosin. Pretty simple really.

Think about it a bit and you can make on for just about any gun that needs the sights drifted.

Problem is, after a while you end up with a drawer full of junk home made tools you'll never use again.

But its fun setting back imagining your kids and grandkid going through your stuff asking "what the hell is this for".

May 1, 2017, 06:24 PM	#1
chasep255 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 727	1917 enfield front sight tool. I recently bought something like this to adjust the windage on my mosin nagant. https://www.amazon.com/Mosin-Nagant-.../dp/B00HTB32LM I am now trying to find something that works for my 1917 enfield rifle. I tried drifting the sight with a punch but it did not move and I don't want to damage it. Does anyone know of something that will work with my enfield? I can't seem to find anything specific.

May 3, 2017, 11:56 AM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	This guy's in England, but at least you'll see what the thing looks like should want to make one. Pricey stuff for something so simple. http://www.vmaleather.com/Bromley-Ar...M17/index.php/ __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

May 4, 2017, 10:55 AM	#5
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I was looking for something to adjust my M1917's front sight. After I saw pictures of them I said what to heck, its a simple tool so I made one. Take a 3/4 inch piece of steel how ever long you need. Measure the width of the barrel/sight assembly. and depth from a little of above the sight blade base. And measure the depth you need so the set up will fit under the barrel. I use the closest drill I could find that would allow for a U shape at the bottom of the barrel. Then cut down on both sides so it just fit the barrel. Measure as high as I needed to reach the base of the sight blade, drilled and taped it to take a bolt that would move the sight. I used a milling machine but one could use a hack saw and finish it with a file. Worked great. So I decided to make one for my Mosin. Pretty simple really. Think about it a bit and you can make on for just about any gun that needs the sights drifted. Problem is, after a while you end up with a drawer full of junk home made tools you'll never use again. But its fun setting back imagining your kids and grandkid going through your stuff asking "what the hell is this for". __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

May 1, 2017, 08:10 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	There used to be a nearly identical tool for the M1917/P14 Enfield but I can't find any right now. You might try more online searches or at local gun shops. Jim

May 1, 2017, 09:35 PM	#3
sprouticus Member Join Date: September 17, 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38	I use a cheap nut splitter, just blunt the end a bit before using it. Something like this from Amazon, but the one I have has a 1 1/4" diameter hole. I think I picked up at a hardware store. https://www.amazon.com/Nut-Splitter-...s=nut+splitter