What kind of rifle was the M1917 Enfield?

What kind of rifle was the M1917 Enfield?

The M1917 Enfield, the “American Enfield”, formally named “United States Rifle, cal .30, Model of 1917” was an American modification and production of the .303-inch (7.7 mm) Pattern 1914 Enfield (P14) rifle (listed in British Service as Rifle No. 3) developed and manufactured during the period 1917–1918.

What happened to the Enfield rifle in WW1?

Eddystone was a subsidiary of Remington. When the U.S. entered WW1 the rifle was again re-designed for the U.S..30-06 cartridge and renamed the Model 1917 U.S. Enfield. By wars end the M1917 had surpassed the Springfield 1903 in numbers produced and actual combat use. Production ended at the end of the war.

What is a P-13 Enfield rifle?

The 1917 U.S. Enfield rifle was a war time modification of the British Pattern 1914 rifle. The Brits, recognizing the superiority of the Mauser type action, wanted to switch over from the Lee-Enfield type action and designed the Pattern 1913 rifle. The P-13 was originally chambered in a then new.276 Enfield caliber.

Why is the M1917 called the Springfield in Ireland?

In an ironic reversal of names, in Irish service the M1917 was often referred to as the “Springfield”; presumably since an “Enfield” rifle was assumed to be the standard Irish MkIII Short Magazine Lee–Enfield, while “Springfield” was known to be an American military arsenal.

The M1917 Enfield, “P17 Enfield”, “American Enfield”, formally named “United States Rifle, cal.30, Model of 1917” was an American modification and production of the British.303 caliber P14 rifle developed and manufactured during the period 1917-1918.

What kind of gun did the US Army use in 1917?

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How big is the barrel on a colt 1917 45 ACP?

For sale is a Colt 1917 in .45ACP. It has a 5.5″ barrel. It is late World War 1 production and has the “brush finish”. It is in excellent condition (especially for its age. This pi… (read more)

What kind of scope does a 1917 30-06 have?

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