Sporterized 1917 Eddystone

davemarse · 12-13-2006, 07:18 AM

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I just aquired a sporterized 1917 Eddystone from a local pawn shop.
Here's what I know about the rifle:

Reciever recontured, ears cut off.
Williams rear sight installed.
Modern front ramp sight installed.
Walnut Bishop's stock.

Bore is bright and rifleing is strong. Action very smooth. Four strange screws at rear of receiver Right Rear (bolt side). SER. #153XXX
I shot the rifle with reduced loads this past weekend and it functioned fine. Next range visit I will try 49grs of IMR 4350 pushing a 150 Nosler Spitzer BT.
If everything goes well, I would like to mount a scope. Will the oval hole at the receiver rear affect scope mounting. I am interested in a two piece scope mount and am not sure about that oval hole. One gunsmith service even offers "filling oval hole" as a service. Is this necessary to install a mount.
I want the finished rifle to not only preform great, but also look great. The rifle is in VERY GOOD condition presently and I want to take it even further.
Would love to hear ANY comments, suggestions or opinions on this post. I can use all the help I can.

Pred · 12-13-2006, 07:22 AM

Pics?

davemarse · 12-13-2006, 05:05 PM

I've added pics to my original post. Thanks

M1D-Garand · 12-14-2006, 01:04 AM

Although I don't like sporterizing of these old lady's it looks very nice to me!

Rob

davemarse · 12-14-2006, 05:18 AM

I don't think that I would ever cut up an original "anything". I love and respect history. My guess is that this was done many years ago as were so many. I think that with more work she will just get better. Thanks for you comments.

12-14-2006, 01:04 AM	#4
M1D-Garand Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 367	Although I don't like sporterizing of these old lady's it looks very nice to me! Rob __________________ 8 Bangs and a Pling

12-13-2006, 07:18 AM	#1
davemarse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	Sporterized 1917 Eddystone New Member I just aquired a sporterized 1917 Eddystone from a local pawn shop. Here's what I know about the rifle: Reciever recontured, ears cut off. Williams rear sight installed. Modern front ramp sight installed. Walnut Bishop's stock. Bore is bright and rifleing is strong. Action very smooth. Four strange screws at rear of receiver Right Rear (bolt side). SER. #153XXX I shot the rifle with reduced loads this past weekend and it functioned fine. Next range visit I will try 49grs of IMR 4350 pushing a 150 Nosler Spitzer BT. If everything goes well, I would like to mount a scope. Will the oval hole at the receiver rear affect scope mounting. I am interested in a two piece scope mount and am not sure about that oval hole. One gunsmith service even offers "filling oval hole" as a service. Is this necessary to install a mount. I want the finished rifle to not only preform great, but also look great. The rifle is in VERY GOOD condition presently and I want to take it even further. Would love to hear ANY comments, suggestions or opinions on this post. I can use all the help I can. Last edited by davemarse; 12-13-2006 at 05:04 PM. Reason: Adding pic

12-13-2006, 07:22 AM	#2
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Pics?

12-13-2006, 05:05 PM	#3
davemarse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	I've added pics to my original post. Thanks

12-14-2006, 05:18 AM	#5
davemarse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	I don't think that I would ever cut up an original "anything". I love and respect history. My guess is that this was done many years ago as were so many. I think that with more work she will just get better. Thanks for you comments.