The Australian army used the P14 as a Sniper version in WW2, well some were issued, not totally the P14 was used, Enfield's No1 Mk3 SMLE were used also, but the Winchester ones were the only Manufacturer that were used, or desired to be used, they had the best quality, and shot the best from testing, from what I know. They are sought after over here in original condition.

Hey it's me again Mike, This episode has taken me back to my youth. When I was in highschool in Iowa in the late 1960's a friend and I would pool our hard earned money from picking up hay, walking beans (you have to be at least 60 years old and have a rural or farm background to know about that) or whatever farm labor jobs we had. Then we would go to the Western Auto store in a near by town where we could buy a 1917 Enfield for $29.95 or an '03 Springfield for $34.95. No ID's or questions from the clerk as long as we had cash. WWII surplus 30-06 FMJ ammo was about $2.00 for a box of 20. We had several of those in a short few years as we usually sold them when we needed money for gas or other things. Then when we had money again we'd buy another one. There were various Mausers too but we stuck with genuine American issue. We'd shoot them at cardboard box targets on the side of a hill in a pasture on hot sunny days. For as heavy as they were, that steel butt plate, especially on the Springfield, seemed to leave bruises on the shoulder of a skinny kid who was only wearing a t-shirt. We'd never heard of shooting coats or PAST shoulder pads. Ah! Those were the days.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Such a fine post. Thanks for taking the time. Those truly were the days. For all the technology and frantic efforts to improve things, very little is better these days. I'll have to look up walking beans 😂 Thanks again Dave!

@ypaulbrown

4 ай бұрын

I am from the same generation as you and even though I grew up in Orlando, Florida, 1/4 mile form the city limit, we did the same thing in 1968.....I worked as a soda jerk to get my money for my 1917....and still have it today...unfortunately I sporterized, but they gave me a love for machining .....which I still do......oh, the good old days......now you have to travel many many miles to go and shoot......all I had to do was walk 1/4 mile.....15 with a rifle slung with a leather military sling.....you would be arrested today for even thinking of doing this......cheers, Paul in Orlando

Thank you for another great video. I have two model 1917s, one sporterized and one unaltered. Both are Eddystone manufacture, and both are excellent rifles. I think what people fail to understand is when these rifles were put onto the surplus market, their "collector" value was minimal. I think a lot of these were originally purchased as a superior bolt action hunting rifle at bargain basement cost. As they are still today in the sporterized configuration. I find it extremely interesting to see what some home gunsmiths were able to create from some of these military surplus rifles.

You are absolutely correct, the Enfield is a wonderful action. I have a custom 300 H&H mag on a 1917 action that is a fine rifle. Proud to have it, but it definitely wasn’t in the $500 range. I felt lucky to get it for twice that. People are missing the boat if they pass up the opportunity to own one. C&Rsenal has fantastic episodes on the P14 and the M1917 if you want a very complete history on how these rifles were created and the roles they took in WW1. Well worth the time to watch.

@Boomhower89

Жыл бұрын

America bought Three complete manufacturing lines and moved them to America. Rechambered them to accept 30-06 and started kicking them out. The Americans had about 3 to 1 American Enfields vs their primary rifles the 1903 Springfield. I received an Eddystone at a very cheap price at an auction of a man who had examples of every American battle rifle through the ages. All in excellent shape. No one wanted the enfield. Got it for like $300. Picked up a Uberti rolling block with a big octagon barrel. I wanted the semi autos from WW2 but so did everyone else. I couldn’t believe no one wanted the Enfield. Hard to get use to cocking on close and super heavy but fun shooting at the target. Love your channel

@coreymerrill3257

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a wonderful rifle! I am an h and h fanboy so I know how versatile the 300 and .375 are when handloaded.

@lorenhermanson1450

Жыл бұрын

@@coreymerrill3257 I’m a huge fan of both as well! They are 2 of my favorites in my collection. Amazing how right H&H got it that early in the history of cartridge development . Handloading is an absolute must with both. Crazy how versatile they are with handloading!

@marckcarbonelloifveteran410

Жыл бұрын

I inherited one from my father but it was sporterized not by my father. It was sitting in my safe for more than 20 years until six month ago when I brought it down to my garage and I refurbished from its bottom up. I gave it a red walnut dye and it looks like new, I also gave the barrel a nice blue coat.

@thomaskelly1144

11 ай бұрын

@@Boomhower89❤

Back in the 80's when I was a young guy, I had no problems selling all the P14's or P17's I could get. Older shooters who were "In the Know" were buying them up for custom rifle building. Most of those guys are gone now and unfortunately the rifles are fading from our memory along with the generation of men who knew how good they were.

@baneofbanes

11 ай бұрын

I mean they’re not exactly common file today and for the same money you can get modern manufactured rifles that are also good.

@HobbiesHobo

11 ай бұрын

If I was going to build a rifle today, you are right, there are many great options, milsurps were a way to save a few hundred back in the day. @@baneofbanes

@thegreatchickenoverlord5976

7 ай бұрын

Given that they go for on average about 800-1k a pop, i think theyre still plenty well known lol

@dustinraymond9403

5 ай бұрын

I think youll appreciate my story, hence the reason im here. I found an old bolt action rifle and immediately zeroed in on an Oigee luxor (early german #1,2,7 and other single post optics have been my favorite since i was a kid) and the strangest looking mount ive ever seen that looked like someones brilliant homemade invention. It was labeled "doesnt fire-30-06-$100." So, i bought it, of course. It did not fire, but only because there was a chunk of nasty welded to the firing pin since it had obviously been at rest on the back bolt face for many years. It also had all the typical failures like ejector and so on. Once that was all fixed and firing, i stared With much observation at this mutant remington enfield 1917 I was holding, a story began to appear. He left the walnut stock bare- no shine at all, still smelled like walnut. When i came at it with the tru-oil, im pretty sure it jumped. The barrel is threaded for a comp? (My imagination tells me it was a tommy gun comp) the sights are a quick detach stith 2 peice w&e mount (new to me). After all that, im putting a simple comp on it and im leaving it alone. He did all the wood himself, and there are imperfections but it is so nice i appreciate the mistakes as a way of telling if it was handmade or not! It is a perfect setup for an old school patrol rifle, and i love it. I wish i knew the person that put this together......pretty sure he knew how to load this thing out from experience, or took someones very good advice. I hope he forgives me for the MATTE shine i put on the rifle, i dont think it will be an issue for the old girl anymore.

Grew up with a cut down 1917 Enfield .30-06 with issue sights EXTREMEMY ACCURATE. Later had it converted to .375 H&H Magnum.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Yes! That's the ticket. Not a smidge of plastic on the 1917 and no warts either. A tank of an action that can take anything and keep on giving. You knew.

Always learn something when I watch your videos My mentor always said the Enfield was junk. He also said my 94 in 3030 was under powered.they just didn't know better back then.anyway thanks for sharing and for putting the record straight 'J

My father bought a 'BSA' in early '50s, I guess it's a 'Sportster' 30-06 and the mecanism is very similar almost the same as the ones shown here! Really impressed by the quality of this gun and the accuracy is so good even though he's been shooting it so much over the years! Thank you for this video.

@kdsowen2882

5 ай бұрын

BSA took these rifles, machined-stuff ,changed-barrels and stock added their-logo and sold them as sporters , they are highly underrated rifles Dave nz

I love finding these old rifles even if they're sporterized I have found so many that are excellent shooting rifles and one of the best shots I've made on deer was with an old motorized military rifle

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hello Little Bear - Thanks for the post. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure that a lot of people would have great success - like you - with these milsurps - they have everything one needs. Have a great 2023!

I want to thank you for this channel, I enjoy it very much and always appreciate you sharing your knowledge and seeing so many interesting rifles. The older classic steel and walnut models with open sights are what I grew up on and I miss them. The quality and craftsmanship make them a thing of beauty. My best wishes to you for the new year.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Greame, I'm glad you're here, and my videos are okay. Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas Mike, the older I get the more I appreciate these wonderful old guns. 60, 70, even 100 years old they still work perfect. Have a wonderful New Year. Gord

Glad to see you in the Gundies Awards! You're getting all my votes in that category! You cover so many interesting firearms with great details and information on each one.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you gary K! I was surprised to be nominated - means a lot to me. I appreciate your support. If I haven't already - I wish you all the best for 2023 : )

That Model 30 Remington is a real gem thanks for sharing

Thanks for another great video. I inherited a custom rifle built on a Winchester m1917 action and chambered in .303 improved. It belonged to a friend of my father and was built by Bill Harrison, a well known Australian gunsmith from way back. I believe Bill did quite a bit of wildcatting on the .303 British. Really cool rifle in my opinion.

@dalanwanbdiska6542

Жыл бұрын

Yeah boooiiiii, excited haha. I got a p14 ,303 british sporter and its beautiful. One of the best rifles I own now. Im going to buy a 30.06 eddystone next.

@kingcosworth2643

3 ай бұрын

I'm Australian I have a heavily customised M1917 Eddystone, love that rifle, heavy, but gorgeous and atracts a lot of attention at the range. It has a chrome blued finish, you could shave in the reflection of the bluing.

Happy New Year! May you have joyous, peaceful and filled with love and good health the 2023. Thank you for endless source of pleasure for us hunters and beautiful rifles lovers. Best regards!

One of the best rifles out there

Great video as always. It’s very nice to see a person who genuinely loves his subject matter. Thank you.

Just a terrific show as always, keep up the great work for us GUNNUTZ!!!!!

Great video, the way you present the firearms is so laid back and refreshing.

Very informative. I always enjoy learning about the history of unique actions.

Thanks again for another great video. I really appreciate how you explain things in your interest and love of guns. Have a wonderful new year I look forward to more videos. Thank you

Thanks for another interesting video Mike. Have a happy and healthy New Year, and best of luck to you. I'm looking forward to your next posting.

I enjoyed your 1914/1917 video very much. I have my grandpa's Rem 30s. He had it rebarreled , but passed away before he could pick it up[1975]. It has never been shot and I put a Boyd's stock on it a few years ago[still never been shot], because the old stock was cracked and in rough shape from a 40 year life of hunting and target shooting. There is one more version of this action on the Remington 720. It is a beautiful gun and lucky is the man that has one. Keep up the great work.

What a fantastic video! Thank you sir! That last one, those Remington mod 30… wow just wow!! All the best to you and your family for 2023!

Excellent Chanel. Greetings from Sweden. Happy New Year!

Hey Mike, those ''are'' some nice rifles and I particularly love the Remington Model 30 Express, not that I would cull any of them! And btw, THANK YOU for taking the time to make this video to show them to us! Take care my friend and God bless you in this New Year and always is my prayer! From Sophia, N.C.

I had a sporterized Eddystone 1917 in .270. It kicked like a mule and would not group closer than 3 inches. I sold it as quickly as I got it.

Absolutely a great informative video ! So many gun types, all entertaining to me ! Thank you so much ! 👍🏻🤠

A nicely sporterized military rifle makes a superb hunting firearm. The balance in a sporterized Lee Enfield is like no other.

Each time I enjoy one of your videos Mike, I hear of thing I was not aware before. Most interesting, and Thank You for taking the interest and time to share this. I wish you and your Family the remainder of this Merry Christmas and good Health and Happiness in the New Year 2023. Now when I wish you Cheers, I mean it in the true sense.

Happy Christmas time and God bless you in the new 2023 year. Please keep posting your videos and sharing your knowledge. Thank you, Sir :-)

Firstly Mike I hope that you and family had a great Christmas and wishing you everything good for the coming year. What a lovely video demonstration of early 20th century Western made Mauser military rifles. Her in Australia a lot of M-17's and P-14's were re barrelled and sporterized in the 50's, 60's and 70's into great deer rifles in calibers all the way up to the 458 Win Mag (and then some). Thanks for sharing!

Always enjoy your vids sir! Wish y'all a Happy Newyear, T.

Just stumbled across your channel and I really enjoy it.

Happy New Year. All the best!

THANK YOU USOG. My FAVORITES. They are BUILT like a TANK! They ARE PER- FECT for CUSTOMIZING! (lots of 'em have badly pitted barrels) RE BAREELING in modern cartridges, MAGNUMS, P.R.C., what have you. Boyd's aftermarket stocks are VERY NICE for these.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Phil! Your experience shines and people don't need to run around looking for a suitable action for that "indestructible build" - the Enfield does it all - but you know all this. Best to you for 2023!

Hi! really enjoyed your video. I can relate, having no amassed quite a nice collection of guns myself. That Remington 30 at the end is a real beauty. Greetings from Malta & wishing you and your loved ones a healthy & prosperous New Year!!

Beautiful collection. I could listen to you talk for hours on military firearms.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim.

Yur so right! Fantastic quality for next to nothing. I have a Model 1917 Eddystone, super smooth action, sporterized, and accurate with no scope to a few hundred yards easily. Thanks for a really great video!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you John! All the best for 2023!

I had a Mauser 98 1941 Oberndorf action built into a custom.375 H&H rifle built by William Ritchie, gunsmith, Johannesburg South Africa. I’ve had this rifle for 35 years and the action is both strong and reliable.

One of my favorite pages! Instead of the throwaway era of guns where the expectation is to use a gun for 5-15 years, I have always gravitated towards guns that will outlast several generations and still be a great shooter. It might be a cliche but there is some truth in the saying that they just don't make them like that any more. The quality and the love that goes into the older guns is something we are losing.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you

Great video ,really enjoyed it .

G'day from Aus, best of health, Happy New Year 🍻👍 enjoy your vids & info😎

Happy New Year! I really enjoyed looking at this. I really like to see you compare, if you haven't already because I'm constantly discovering old videos of yours, the infield and Springfield and Mauser but in heavy detail. And then have you talked about what was good , or maybe I should say best, in each design?

Years ago I bought a P17 Enfield from an estate sale. It had 37 notches cut into the stock and had the word "Sawbuck" carved into stock as well. The wood on the gun was nearly black due to some unknown method of staining it & it had a red band of paint forward on the gun that I am told was done to let people know it was a 3006 and not a 303.. I swear the gun had a sinister vibe to it. I didnt keep it long it was creepy. I have another P17 now that a friend restored for me thats beautiful.

@diktatoralexander88

Жыл бұрын

I want that example.

@Idahoguy10157

Жыл бұрын

IIRC American M1917 rifles in 1940 were issued to the British home guard. To differentiate them from P14 rifles also being issued a red band was paint on them. So it was easy to tell the rifle a rifle shot the .30/06, not the .303 cartridge.

@diktatoralexander88

Жыл бұрын

@@Idahoguy10157 Now I want that example even more.

I bought a nearly new Canadian Enfield back in the early ‘90’s at a gun show. I had been studying the .303 ballistics for a while. I bought die’s and reloading components to feed my new rifle, and I copied factory loads to keep the factory battle sights in line with original factory ballistics. I eventually lost this gun to theft, but I took two deer with this rifle with the standard battle sights before I lost it. I took a big bodied Kentucky doe with standard sights at about a range of 218 meters. She flipped once , and was dead immediately. People ( in the U.S.) don’t understand the power of this great old cartridge!

Cool video thanks.

Happy new year! May things get better this year!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year! I agree - everyone needs to try harder.

Great video! I'm a nut for the P-14 and US 1917 myself. I have 2 cut-down bare-bones sporters made from one of each, both built by Winchester. I also have a custom rifle built on a Winchester P-14 Enfield in .30-40 Krag Ackley Improved, a custom 1917 rifle built on a Winchester action in .300 Ackley Magnum, and a Remington model 30 in .30-06 exactly like your example. Some of the finest rifles in my humble opinion!

I will not fall asleep!! Make it 2hrs sir! Thank you again!!!!

I got a sporterized 1917 when I was 16. That was in the 1970's. I still have and shoot it. It will be the last rifle I would sell and I have many full military ones.

Great video as always, I was waiting for you to mention two terms-DOG LEG AND BATH TUB -- I have two 17's one has the original barrel and chambering for the 06 and the other is a 300wm-both are sporters.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Yes - I was tempted to say those words - but they've been said enough and the dogs have taken enough abuse about their legs 😂 Thank you and Happy New Year!

Another great video with a lot of useful info . Thanks Mark , I hope You & Your family have a Great New Year , Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well in 23 .

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard! All the best to you and yours for 2023!

Someone I knew well during my college days had his Enfield bored to a 300win mag. I trusted his judgement. It suited his hunting land, one particular stand. He had been using a 22-250 for a 300yd shot over a swamp. I believe him, he said it worked, but the move up to the mag worked even better. Point being those old rifles are great. They last a lifetime.

I'm in Australia, I have a M1917 Eddystone, kept it 30-06 but with a Shilen barrel, Timney trigger, heavily modified. I gave it a chrome blue finish and because of the high nickel content in the action it gives it a dark plum colour to the bluing, it's a gorgeous rifle, it's heavy, but to be fair that's mostly the single taper barrel. Love my Eddystone.

Great video!

I finally "re-found" this channel, and immediately subscribed. I really enjoy the channel. Best wishes.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vincent - all the best for 2023.

Greetings from Colorado! Happy New Year

love it ... I have 3 Enfields ... and it is extremely awesome to own them ... BSA no1 mk3 1913 SHtLE (unfortunately sporterized) ... No 4 Mk 2 (F) from 1955... and ... No 5 Mk 1 (F) from 1947 ...

This is the only gun channel worth watching, cheers and please do more videos. Also could we see a video on the round action rifle

Some mighty fine Rifles there Mike. A belated Xmas wishes to you and a Happy New Year my friend.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hello Stephen - Always good to hear from you my friend! I wish you all the best for 2023 and always.

@stephensmith4480

Жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Same to you Mike 🙏👍

I love old sporters, my favorite firearms

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul - We're on the same page - simply fantastic.

Excellent review and excellent rifle. I've owned 7 P14s and M1917s, usually the BSA sporterized versions. BSA did an exceptional job turning them into sporting rifles with simple but effective sights, and d&t for receiver sights. They are superbly robust and always seem to shoot very well. I once purchased a BSA P-14 with a cracked sporterized military stock for a ridiculously low price. I replaced the stock with a nice Bishop walnut stock. First time shooting this rifle after sighting in gave me a 1" 5 shot group at 100 yards with some good reloads. You did a great review of one of the BSA P14s earlier as well. Finally...I know exactly where you bought the 30-06 Churchill from...you beat me by one day in purchasing it! 😆 Thanks for the great channel.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vinland - You know what's what! These can't be beat and they're so far undervalued it's actually unbelievable. Sorry about the Churchill...quick draw : ) Have the best New Years!

@TheRealKlinky

Жыл бұрын

I have a beautiful BSA P14 chambered in 375HH. Beautifully made & very accurate, mine gets a lot of use. Hi from zimbabwe 🇿🇼

Like allways, great content!

I ended up getting two m1917 sporters that have the laymen peep site like yours and are very well done . You can’t even tell that the rifles once had ears that were removed. The barrel is mint and the receiver has not been drilled for a scope mount so it looks clean and i got both for under 400 dollars total which i feel is a steal . It’s amazing the amount of craftsmanship that went into making these . I believe that they are extremely undervalued and they will be my hunting rifles

One of my first Mule Deer/Elk rifles, was a glass bedded, 03-A 3, Eddystone, Springfield, in .30-06. It was in a sporterized stock and sported a Lyman aperture rear sight and a Lyman, hooded front sight. One of the best hunting rifles that I have ever owned. It's one fault was it's weight while hunting in some pretty rough back country. Otherwise, it was pure joy in GOOD steel !

The Winchester Model D looked a lot like the P-14 and M1917 Enfield rifle, the Model D became the Model E, then the Model F, or the Model 51, I believe they were the same, but I'm not sure, then the Model 54, and finally the famous Model 70. They also made the Remington Model 30 from M1917 parts and tooling.

@blackpowder4016

Жыл бұрын

First Remington then Winchester received contracts from the British to make the Pattern 1914 Enfield. Remington was already busy making Mosin-Nagant rifles for Russia to replace those lost at the Tannenberg disaster. They could not keep up with the orders and subcontracted Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia to build P14 Enfields. Remington set up a factory at Baldwin's Eddystone, PA plant to be operated and managed by Baldwin with Remington's tooling. Winchester manufactured 235,293 rifles, Remington manufactured 400,000 and Eddystone manufactured 600,000, totaling 1,235,293 rifles. The British considered the Winchester rifles superior. Many had their "ears" milled off and were drilled and tapped for scopes to be used as sniper rifles. When the US entered the war they needed two million rifles quickly so the British contracts were canceled, the P-14 modified by the Army Ordnance Dept., and production continued as the M1917 Enfield. After the war both Remington and Winchester were stuck with lots of Enfield parts and machinery. Each offered a sporterized version of the Enfield; Winchester as the Model D and Model 51, Remington as the Model 30. The Model 54 and 70 Winchester owe more to the Springfield than the Enfield. They are lighter, more elegant designs better suited for civilian use. 700,000 surviving M1917 Enfields were sent to Britain as part of Lend-Lease. The British gave them to the Home Guard once they built enough Lee-Enfields to replace those lost at Dunkirk. After the war they were sold for as little as $10-12.

@kdsowen2882

5 ай бұрын

@@blackpowder4016 BSA bought-up a lot of them for converting into Sporters , along with prestigious English Gun-Makers who transformed them into nitro-express-rifles for big-game-hunting in Africa . All of them have very strong actions , some failed when they were re-barreled due to the American-use of hydraulically-fitted (screwed using hydraulic-machinery) barrels which in some-instances compromised the-action by being 'over-tight' or destroyed the-action when barrel-removal was attempted Dave nz

Thanks for your great videos. The only thing I'm missing is the smell of Hoppe's No. 9. All the best for 2023. 👍 🇨🇦

Excellent video.

Yes, spotters are usually a great buy for the money, but I think there are two reasons people don’t like them. One is the obvious fact that something historical has been changed and lost it’s value, the other is that so many sporters have such horrible, ugly stocks. My Spanish military Mauser is a perfect example. This video has me rethinking what my spring purchase will be though. I think I’ll go for an Enfield or a Springfield. Thanks! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. My family's was perfect. Happy new year!

What a great video. That Krag in 6.5 Swede was a very nice bonus. If I ever see one I will buy it. The 1917 is a beast of an action. Thanks for the work.

I own one of the sporterized p17 rifle it still brings home the game can shoot quarter sized groups at 200yds even with a pitted barrel. The only upgrade on mine is it has a Timney trigger. Dad has one that is chambered in 300 H&H mag.

Hi Mike. I have an original M17 (Winchester) with armory re-barrel. Rough bore, but shoots fine and accurate; just have to clean more often. I bought it because it’s the same model my grandfather carried in the Great War. Since then I have bought several more, sporterized, some very fine stocks and machine work and so inexpensive. I’m told by my gunsmith that they don’t like to machine these to remove the ears and fit scope mounts. He says the steel is so tough that it is slow and wears out their tool steel. Thanks for all of these videos.

I have owned a 1917 since 1968 when I got my father to let me buy one..$45.00 ..I sporterized of course, wish I had not..put about $200.00 into it, ..but it is still a beautiful rifle and could shoot 3/4" groups at 100 yards with my limited shooting ability at 15 years old......Cheers, Paul in Florida

Merry Christmas!

James River started in Maryland but moved to North Carolina. I have one of their restored 1903A3’s and it is a tack driver. Happy New Year!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Those are magnificent rifles - I shot a JR Springfield - the Parkeriing was flawless and the entire rifle - as new. All the best to you for 2023!

Unfortunately these rifles might be banned in Canada soon if Bill C-21 passes as they are a "Mauser Sporter Variant" that is "capable of..." > 10 kJ. It's sick.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hello Jacob, More and more people are becoming increasingly concerned about what is happening in Canada. One viewer wrote me that she feels as if the country is occupied, as opposed to governed. Not good.

@jacobsnider7304

Жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns on the prairies we were set up for exploitation from the beginning. I remember seeing the first Trudeau on the news daily when I was a young child. A third Trudeau seems inevitable. That's why I'm proudly a zero compromise separatist. We got no maples here...

the Eddystone factory was a division of Remington Arms, it was located at the an unused portion of the Baldwin Locomotive works at Eddystone outside of Philadelphia......

That Remington 30 was probably the best bolt action Remington offered in its history. Whenever I see the M1917 I instantly think of the Sirius Patrol in Greenland. It's service is the definition of hard use and extreme.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron - I agree - the Remington 30 was as good as it gets. Thanks for reminding me about the Patrol! I forgot to mention.

I love the krag in 6.5! I've never been fortunate enough to run across one.

i love your vids!

I am blessed to have four Enfield's in my collection to include two authentic jungle carbines. But, my favorite one is my 1950 Longbranch No. 4 MKI*. Which is mint, doesn't look like it was ever issued, or at least not used much. Although I am now a US citizen and been in the States for 40 years, I was born and raised in Canada, most of my time in the Toronto area until I left at age 20. So it is an honor to own the Longbranch! I have a wide range of WWII/Korea era rifles, and I love my Enfield's the best! Just great shooting rifles! As a side note, I also just acquired a Diemaco/Colt Canada AR-15. Surplus LEO rifle? I am told. They have been showing up on the market in the US the last 6 months or so. Also proud to have that Canadian rifle in my collection to go with the rest of my AR's. Thanks for your videos. Always enjoy them! Hope it was a great Christmas. And happy new year! Very sad to see what is happening to the gun laws up there. Have had thoughts of moving back up there to retire. But would never give up my gun collection to do so. Jim Gillespie :)

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jim! Wonderful to hear from you. Your collection is right on track and the Enfields - Lee, P14 and M1917 ....are all superb. Your mint rifle is about impossible to find now. The Colt Canada rifles are supremely well made and I'm glad they are making their way to wider distribution. Canada is losing a lot of people to its own laws - a very sad situation. Still, there is a lot of hope and I'm confident that the people of Canada will make it through these dark days. I wish you, your friends and family all the best for 2023!

@National757

Жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Have an early serial number 1903 with the extendable tall sight (one of the non shootable ones due to the hardening issues with the receivers), and a later model 1903 with the later issue peep sights. I still need to acquire a nice M1917. Of course! Always one more gun needed for any collection right! ;) And after that one it will be another one! Ha-ha! :)

The best way to differentiate between a P14 and M17 action is in the length of the ejector slot. If the slot is about 5/16” longer than the bolt release mechanism the action is P14. If that slot is barely visible then it’s a M17 action. Great video, thanks for sharing.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

7 ай бұрын

Thank you - I didn't know : )

My 416 weatherby Magnum and 416 Rigby both have the same Mauser based bolt

While the 1903 Springfield is a great gun and highly celebrated I think the 1917 is the better gun. First, 1917's that are over a century old are currently serving in the harsh conditions of Greenland with the Sirius Patrol, and when that patrol has been given the choice to replace them with any gun of their choosing regardless of cost they have said no. So a gun that was designed and built over a century ago is still kicking the behind of new guns. It just shows up, gets the job done with no fanfare, and lets its own toughness and reliability speak for itself. Second, as the supplemental battle rifle for the Americans in the First World War it served in greater numbers at the front than the 1903 (around 2 1917's for every 1 1903). Third, it holds six rounds in the magazine while the 1903 holds five. That might not seem like much, but it adds up quickly when looking at thousands of troops attacking a position. Anyways, have a Happy New Year and a belated Merry Christmas!!!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you and best of the New Year to you! I always appreciate your notes.

Thank you! I regularly tweek my p14 and just today I was wondering if I could grind down that follower in the magazine. It is a BSA sporter with just a re shaped stock which I have bedded and added a wooden raised comb. ( screwed on) Not fancy but it is entertaining to see how well it works. I’m 71 and it was my grandfather’s!

That round is a beast.

Happy New Year Best wishes for 2023

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Nerrad!

Here in Belgium we see sometimes sporters made by Dumoulin. Based on Mauser action. Just as Parker Hale did with the TX1200. Surpise surprise, just one for sale ar Delattre in… 308 Norma !

Never understood milling off the original iron sight on the p14/p17 rifles. Excellent aperture sights accurate out to hunting ranges.

@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100% Ragnar!

I like well made sportorised rifles. A well made rifle is a well made rifle.

The Lee Enfield surplus rifles were very popular with companies like Golden State Sante Fe who would customize these rifles to look like the Jungle Carbine. The ones that were stamped U.S. Property Mk IV action were made to look like a hunting rifle using a new front sight with a 5 round magazine and high gloss stock.

I have a 1917 Enfield, best gun for great price.

Well into the 1960's gun periodicals advertised those rifles for sale as inexpensive surplus, and published how to articles on modification to sporters. They were reworked by novice and expert alike. Seems like it would have been almost impossible to predict their enduring value. Easier for us in the present to see that.

Just picked up an 03 sporter and found a 1917 Eddystone in the shop today for a decent price.

Thanks.

The real Enfauser

All great strong rifles. I like the old m fields too I like them in the military configuration and the supporters and that Remington model 30 I really love those I've been looking to buy one of those. I would like to find a Remington model 30 with the original aperture sites from what I understand they came with either red field or lineman aperture sites from the factory? Do you know this is true? Thank you Mike

I've got a great 7mm Rem Mag built on this action. I love it.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hi Randy - I owned that exact combination and it was the most accurate 7 mag I've shot. Recoil was minimal thanks to a long barrel and beefy stock.

I agree 100% about sporterizing those things. When I started hunting 60 years ago. The raw mil surp rifles were about $10 and the same rifle sporterized would go for about $40. I am utilitarian. I wouldn't buy a stock mil surp. (I did love the original aperture sights though)

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hi Hans - I still have the Enfield in the pic - every time I take it out - thinking about selling - I see how fine it is - and cancel the idea. Good shooting.