Author Topic: Need good 1917 smith (Read 588 times)

45colt · « **on:** February 29, 2004, 08:59:33 PM »

I have a 1917 Enfield that was converted to 458WM by someone that didnot know what they were doing. I acquired the rifle as is, no recoil lugs in stock; does not pick up 2nd round consistently; ported barrel.
I am looking for someone reliable to correct these problems or convert to something larger.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2004, 05:53:02 PM »

Are you looking for a local guy, where are you located? There are a lot of good smiths. Sounds like a magazine problem.. When these rifles are converted to belted round the magazines must be widened to allow the ammo to lie at the correct angle in the feed lips. Does it occasionally allow the round feeding from the left side of the action to pop loose into the action, then try double feeding or let it jump completely out of the action onto the ground? Any way tell us where your located and perhaps someone can help.

45colt · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2004, 01:30:44 AM »

I am near GrandRapids, Mich. A "local" smith would be nice, although not a priority.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2004, 06:18:32 AM »

OK guys,, anybody know a good smith in the GrandRapids area or perhaps even in Michigan? I can't help.. would you be willing to ship the rifle to a smith?

45colt · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2004, 11:14:22 PM »

If I need to ship it to somebody, that would not be a problem. I am not in a big hurry to get it done. I just can't stand having an unuseable firearm.

like2shoot · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2004, 04:00:17 PM »

Check out Williams gunsite co. They do a lot of rifle work and I think they are located in Mich.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2004, 02:46:00 AM »

I can also reccommend Mark at - KailuaCustom@aol.com -
If the actions not been damaged by over grinding he can take care of this for you.. Just drop him an email-- and good luck with the project.