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Small Arms of WWI Primer 028: U.S. Rifle Model of 1917

Othais and Mae delve into the story of this WWI classic. Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration. C&Rsenal presents its WWI Primer series; covering the firearms of this historic conflict one at a time in honor of the centennial anniversary. Join us every other Tuesday! Cartridge: 30-06 Capacity: 6 rnds Length: 46.25" weight: 9.2 lbs Additional reading: http://candrsenal.com/briefly-chinese-modified-model-1917/ The US Enfield Ian Skennerton http://astore.amazon.com/candrprimer-20/detail/0949749028 You can now find these and other books through our A-store. When buying through this link we receive a small commission that goes on to help with production. http://astore.amazon.com/candrprimer-20 Music provided by Melissa Hyman of The Moon and You http://www.themoonandyou.com/ Safe range space thanks to Shoot Logic http://www.shootlogic.com/ Additional photos thanks to Rock Island Auction Ammunition data thanks to DrakeGmbH https://www.youtube.com/user/DrakeGmbH/ Visit us at http://candrsenal.com Or go further and support our channel at https://www.patreon.com/CandRsenal Current funding level: $2,097

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Polaxymer

As usual, loved it. Great to see an American gun, one that I've actually shot. The one you've got is in phenomenal shape, by the way. Out of curiosity, is it W, R, or E?

John

Yes! Number one US rifle on my must-have list!

Anonymous

Awesome episode! And yes the 1917 is quick to become a favorite rifle once you've spent some time with one. Have any info on the notched receiver that tends to pop up on 1917s that were probably given out for the second war? No indications of where mine went, just had an import mark behind the muzzle under the barrel. There's a few internet theories but none seem to get it completely right. Thanks again for your work, we appreciate all the effort you guys are putting in.

Anonymous

Mae, you ROCK! There is room for serious documentation, humor and even air guitar! Because...Murica!

Aaron Smith

I shot mine yesterday. That kraut mustard bottle didn't stand a chance.

John

There's only one thing stopping me, and that's the staggering poverty! But someday!

Jorge Gomez

Didn't Sgt York carry one of these? Or was it a Johnson rifle?

Paul Dame

I have a couple of treasured pictures of my Great Uncle in 1942 during Army Air Corps flight training wearing a gas mask and holding his 1917.

Franz Anton Mesmer

The Shelby Cobra of rifles, British chassis, American power. :-)