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Old Dude
03-12-2009, 05:40 PM
My Dad gave me this rifle it was my first one. I have shot it and I like it. I took to take a close look at it and found two cracks in the receiver. What to do??????? Wall hanger or find a receiver and fix it? It sounds like a pain to change it. I've had it since 1972.
Woodman in MO
03-12-2009, 09:11 PM
Because of the heritage value, I'd plug the bore and make it a wall hanger. M1917's can still be had for around $400 if you want another one.
ctdemolay0405
03-15-2009, 06:04 PM
i agree with woodman, my M1917 is my favorite rifle, has been ever sence i got it 2 years ago. plug the barrel, polish it up, mount a very nice sling and bayonet on it, clean everything again, and hang it above your fireplace
walt-oxie1
03-16-2009, 10:11 AM
I would either buy another receiver or barreled action and make it function again.
SteelCore
03-16-2009, 12:14 PM
Retire that puppy.
KMURPHY
03-16-2009, 02:17 PM
if it was me...what walt said
Old Dude
03-16-2009, 04:44 PM
The barrel is HS and looks good. I see CMP has receivers with a bad barrel for 150.00. I also saw a post save one or the other. I'd have 2 of each. Maybe I should join a club and order one from CMP.
Old Dude
04-07-2009, 06:14 PM
OK I found a stripped receiver! It is ordered. I will keep everybody posted.
Old Dude
04-19-2009, 05:26 PM
Done pics to follow:rockon:
walt-oxie1
04-19-2009, 06:25 PM
Can't wait to see the pics. I am in the process of reconstructing an 03a3 from a drill rifle receiver. So far I have lucked out and found a bunch of nos parts for it.
KMURPHY
04-19-2009, 06:44 PM
Cant wait to see it.
Old Dude
04-22-2009, 04:34 PM
http://www.militaryfirearm.com/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14801&stc=1&d=1240435953

Here it is!!
walt-oxie1
04-22-2009, 06:21 PM
Looks great. I have the itch to get one or build one now. I need to finish my 03a3 first though.
mojojojo
04-23-2009, 05:37 PM
1917s are supposed to have very strong receivers. Any idea as to what caused it to crack?
Old Dude
04-24-2009, 07:22 PM
From what I can gather it was common when they were re-barreled. It was kind of a b___h to get the barrel off. I ended up cutting the cracked receiver with a dremel about 1/16th of an inch away from the barrel and it came right off.
walt-oxie1
04-24-2009, 08:17 PM
You are right, the methods used to time the barrel were not exactly ideal. Most of the re-barreled 1917, 1903 and 03a3 rifles had the barrels cranked down way over specs to get the barrels lined up right. I have re-barreled several of each and usually end up using a 4 foot cheater pipe to get them to move. I have also broken a receiver or 2 trying to get the barrels out.
turmanator
05-05-2009, 09:22 PM
Looks great...
I don't blame you for at least trying to fix it.
I have my dad's 03a3 that he bought while in the uSMC for
$25.00. His dad sporterized it unfortunately but still a great
rifle. i will hand it down to my son...guns need to be shot!