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Offline 1pLUs44

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Early Christmas Present.
« on: December 25, 2009, 01:58:00 AM »
Was at my sister's house for a family Christmas dinner, and we all started opening up gifts. It was weird though because I wasn't getting anything.
Finally, I got a present, was thinking it was a knife or something, open it up, and it's .303 ammo.

Then, they brought out an Enfield No 1 Mk III made in 1917. It's in great condition, and has GB stamped on it along with a seal. My dad says it's dead on at 100 yards, and I plan to shoot it 2 days from now. Talk about an unexpected surprise and a really cool present. I asked for a Ernie Ball Wah peddle.
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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2009, 02:42:35 AM »
thats cool.  enjoy it and see if you can get the history of that rifle.
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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2009, 02:51:57 AM »
awesome! post pics if you can  :aok
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Offline mbailey

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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2009, 07:56:30 AM »
Sounds like a beautiful rifle sir, would love to see some pics

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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2009, 10:46:21 AM »
That sounds great.  I found my Grandfathers M1917 Enfield that was his weapon in WW2 (he was a rear unit engineer).  The things is in almost perfect condition.  I dont want to shoot it, I do want to keep it I just don't know what I want to do with it.  The rifle means a lot to me.
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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2009, 11:37:21 AM »
Well, is yours like the Springfield 1903 1917 model Enfield? Because mine is the S-M-L-E .303 British version. (oddly enough, we can order .303 ammo cheapest compared to even .223, which is odd.)

After Christmas, we're making an investment in a 1903 and hopefully, this time next year, we'll have an M-1 Garand. After that, we'll be set for guns, except probably a Mauser.
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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2009, 12:01:39 PM »
Well played by your family.  When I was 17 or 18 I was opening a present from my dad and it was a freaking Barbie box and I got a lil pissed then I opened said box to find a Ruger single six :D.
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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2009, 01:14:18 PM »
My first deer rifle was an Enfield.   The following year I bought my Sig Sauer 30-06.   

Jebus, fire it.   If it's in as good of shape as you say, it's like owning a car and not driving it.   
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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2009, 01:22:57 PM »
Here's a quick picture off my phone.

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Offline Jebus

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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2009, 02:06:39 PM »
Just took it out of the closet to look at it again.  On top of the bolt it says US model 1917 Winchester stamped on it.

I will take a picture of it when I have a minute to show you guys.  I don't know when it was last used probably WW2.

The only question I have would any 30.06 ammo work for it?

After reading this tread, listening to Mashburn and reading up on the internet a little today on the rifle I do have a little itch to fire the thing now.  :D
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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2009, 02:11:39 PM »
Quote from: Jebus on December 25, 2009, 02:06:39 PM
Just took it out of the closet to look at it again.  On top of the bolt it says US model 1917 Winchester stamped on it.

I will take a picture of it when I have a minute to show you guys.  I don't know when it was last used probably WW2.

The only question I have would any 30.06 ammo work for it?

After reading this tread, listening to Mashburn and reading up on the internet a little today on the rifle I do have a little itch to fire the thing now.  :D

If it's an Enfield, try to use .303 British. 
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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2009, 02:15:29 PM »
Quote from: Jebus on December 25, 2009, 02:06:39 PM
Just took it out of the closet to look at it again.  On top of the bolt it says US model 1917 Winchester stamped on it.

I will take a picture of it when I have a minute to show you guys.  I don't know when it was last used probably WW2.

The only question I have would any 30.06 ammo work for it?

After reading this tread, listening to Mashburn and reading up on the internet a little today on the rifle I do have a little itch to fire the thing now.  :D

Best bet is take it to a gun shop, or a gun smith and have them put a bore guage in it, They will be able to tell u the proper caliber. Dont just try something to see if it will work. A quick check from a gunsmith will let you know what caliber, and most importantly if its in functioning condition and safe to shoot. Better safe than sorry.

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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2009, 02:16:42 PM »
Quote from: mbailey on December 25, 2009, 02:15:29 PM
Best bet is take it to a gun shop, or a gun smith and have them put a bore guage in it, They will be able to tell u the proper caliber. Dont just try something to see if it will work. A quick check from a gunsmith will let you know what caliber, and most importantly if its in functioning condition and safe to shoot. Better safe than sorry.

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If it is an Enfield, you use .303 British ammunition.   
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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #13 on: December 25, 2009, 02:33:45 PM »
Woowoo?
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Re: Early Christmas Present.
« Reply #14 on: December 25, 2009, 02:36:33 PM »
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