Yesterday I took a day off from my labors, and toured a couple of gun shops in Lake Havasu. One of them has two 1917's on the shelf. Both somewhat mangled but priced at $199. The better of the two was drilled for scope mounts may have had a different stock. The rear sight on the other had been ground off and replaced. Not pretty work, and while it still had an original stock, it had been chopped up. I am mildly interested but was wondering if someone here would "really" be interested? I would be willing to help with pictures, etc.
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taylorce1
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Not in a 1917, but if you find a P14 Bubba job reasonable I'd be interested. I'm thinking a strong bolt action re-barreled in .30-40 Krag or AI could be a whole lot of fun.
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tddeangelo
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I might be interested in the 1917's, but just like you, only mildly so. If you happen to be there again and want to take pics, I'd be interested in taking a look, but don't go out of your way. With a possible new home to build here shortly, the household accountant looks unfavorably upon me starting new "projects". :lol:
Guy Miner
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Love the 1917's, but... No reason to start a new build.
Anyone wants one heck of an action to build on... They're good. Real strong.
Guy
Anyone wants one heck of an action to build on... They're good. Real strong.
Guy
tddeangelo
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Oh yeah. I own two...a sporter and an original. Had 2 originals and sold one. They are built like a tank.
taylorce1
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Yep, very tough my 1917 is in .300 H&H. Sold my buddy a spare action I had and he's building a .404 Jeffries on it. I was thinking .416 Rigby when I had it, but decided to sell before I sunk that kind of money into it. My $99 plus tax H&H cost me a pretty penny to make it a decent hunting rifle.
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