Model 1917 Enfield Rifle Markings
This is a Model 1917 Enfield rifle I just acquired.
Does anybody know specifically what these cartouches signify? For example, aresenal, inspected by, etc. I would appreaciate any info that is provided.
Heavyiron[8D]
Does anybody know specifically what these cartouches signify? For example, aresenal, inspected by, etc. I would appreaciate any info that is provided.
Heavyiron[8D]
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Sorry forgot to mention this is an Eddystone. All parts marked with an "E" or "R" for Remington? 0 -
I know the bomb in the second picture is a "Marine" stamp. My uncle has a Springfield Armory 30-06 with the same stamp.
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To take the proofs in the order that you have them listed: 1)The P inside a square is the final proof mark. 2)The JA stands for Johnson Arms and means that your rifle was rebarrled during WWII. 3)The flameing bomb mark is the Ordnance Dept. acceptance mark. 4)The USAA means that your rifle was overhauled at the U.S. Arsenal at Augusta Georgia sometime during WWII.
Hope that this is of some help to you.0 -
Because this rifle has been rebarreled with a Johnson rifle barrel, give the front ring of your receiver a very close look. Johnson barrels were sometimes over tightened and they crack the forward ring of the receiver. I have an Eddystone, and I love it.
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Jess Hoffman
Mooseyard Precision
LE Supply & Firearms
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Fascinating! Thank you very much for your time to explain the markings. That is exactly the information I needed to fill in the blanks.
As ironic as this seems, I live in Augusta, Georgia. I knew there was an arsenal here during WWII but never knew they handled the 1917.
This rifle was supposed to have been an arsenal rework and that pretty much confirms the claim.
Regards,
Heavyiron[8D]0
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