thoughts on the P17 in 30.06?

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friend of mine has offered to sell me his P17 for $100. it was his current hunting rifle, which he replaced at the last local gunshow. I haven't examined it yet, but I'm curious to know the history behind the P17 and how well they shoot?

I forget the name that was attached to it tho, in case that was important. I'll find out soon enough tho. :)
 
From what I've heard they have very good actions and most of them are accurate shooters. You should snap up that deal right away; if you don't like it I'll buy it off you for what you paid, promise!
 
I had one that was sporterized by BSA, and it was accurate!:)

I put a one piece, Redfield Win '70 Junior base and rings on it, gave it a Leupold VarXII 3-9x40mm, dropped it in a Bell & Carlson fiberglass stock, and installed a Timney Sportsman's trigger.

I got mine for $100.00 back in 1993, and it was a good deal then!

Unfortunately (since I'm left-handed) I traded it.:(

At 100 yards from the bench, I could shoot 20 rounds into a ragged hole that I could easily cover with a Loonie. The barrel would be hot too, because back then I didn't know to let it cool down between shots.

If it is in good shape, scoop it up!

Remington and Winchester versions are the most desirable; while some people tend to shy away from the Eddystones (due to the method of heat treatment.)
 
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They are know as Model 1917 Enfield's and about 2.5 million where made in 30.06 and carried by the americian soldier in WW1.

They are strong actions and can be converted into many different cartridge configerations!
 
And currently, despite the numbers produced, they are getting they are getting a lot harder to find, especially in original condition, and their replacement parts command a good dollar too. Grab it at that price regardless (and then call me to sell it and make a tidy little profit :) If it's in original trim don't even think of modifying it.
 
That sounds good. I'd buy it for sure if it has a good bore / riflings. Is it original sights, or has he modified it for a scope?
 
If it was a regular hunting rifle, it's likely a sporter. It should look like this in original condition.
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Buy it, at most gun shows there is a good trade in these action. If you are bilding a big game rifle they are great actions, strong and long with a great extractor.
 
I hope its not bubba'd. we have one and its a great shooter.

monkeycanada said:
Buy it, at most gun shows there is a good trade in these action. If you are bilding a big game rifle they are great actions, strong and long with a great extractor.
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Yep, a long time shooter told me so recently. but one of them isnt good... [edit] here it is. its the Eddystone Arsenal, the reciever would crack in the front part. IIRC.
 
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monkeycanada said:
Buy it, at most gun shows there is a good trade in these action. If you are bilding a big game rifle they are great actions, strong and long with a great extractor.
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Funny that's exactly what the guy who sold me mine said. All the while I'm thinking "is he nuts, this is a Winchester with Canadian ownership and RCAF marks all over it and the original bbl is in great shape. Completely restorable!

That's likely the exact reason these are getting harder to find and more expensive too. Of the 2.5 million made, 2 million are likely bubba'd up or modified into something else entirely.
 
alexD92 said:
Yep, a long time shooter told me so recently. but one of them isnt good... [edit] here it is. its the Eddystone Arsenal, the reciever would crack in the front part. IIRC.
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That was generally caused by a gunsmith trying to remove the barrel by yarding on the receiver. Th remove the barrel, a relief cut on the barrel is necessary in front of the receiver. These barrels where generrally put on very tight.

In other words, blame the techneque, not the metal!
 
P17 30-06

In ww1 Alvin York used a P17 3006 to win the Medal of Honor. The gun was turned in and could still be out there..... I have one that I bought many years ago and it is a great gun to shoot.
 
I think somebody mentioned it sort of above, but...

(Nomenclature Police have hereby raided this thread)

P14 - PATTERN 1914 rifle - .303brit - English / Canadian Terminology;

M17 - MODEL 1917 rifle - .30-06 - American terminology.

Thankyou for listening - My therapist advises it is good for me to address my OCD issues in an assertive manner.

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P.S. - I had a rat-bagged, bubbafied P14 for a while, and it was the most accurate rifle I have ever shot. Sadly, once I found full wood for her, couldn't bed things right, and she went to heck in a hand-basket. VERY strong actions.

Neal
 
I've owned several, in various forms (and have many posts on this forum about these rifles). If the rifle is in halfway decent shape, you'd be a monkey not to buy it, especially if it says "Remington" on the receiver.
 
Just can never go wrong with a p17 - especially for $100!!

I would happily take on of them over any other Enfield.
 
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