Yes thank you for such a well crafted video. My dad is older and he is starting to offload his guns to me since no one else in the family wants them. The M1917 Winchester is one of them. He got it from his dad and his dads dad. The original rifle bag is disintegrating and so is the rifle strap to put it in to perspective lol. I looked at the rifle and said "IT WILL BE REBUILT LIKE NEW" Now thanks to your video it looks like its almost never been used after a nice deep clean lol!
All the other videos I've seen on TH-cam of the assembly and reinsertion of the bolt are terrible...their hands are in the way. This is superbly done. Thank you.
You are welcome, and thank you! That is one of the biggest reasons I started this project. I was looking for how-to videos on my rifles, and good ones were few and far between. I'm hoping to get the M1917 detailed disassembly video done next year. 🤞
Ive recently received my great grandfather's 1917, thankyou for this video, im saving it, ive been hesitant thus far in cleaning it because im very unfamiliar with this style of rifle
Just tried the string method today with some 550 cord and man that is so much easier than using a piece of spent brass thank you for the awesome video man
Exactly what I needed! I’m most grateful to have a knowledgeable instructor with the skills and tips for instructions on disassembly and reassembly. Thanks so much for taking the time to do a proper video.
Outstanding video!! I have 2 1917 models, one Remington and one Eddystone and this is the first video I have seen that was clear and had a very detailed step by step procedure to field stripping.
@@HistoryinFirearms I've been lucky enough to own every major musket or rifle since the 1861 with very few exceptions that were primary issues. I keep coming back to the 1917 when I want to have a good time shooting.
@@HistoryinFirearms Yeah it is... lets see, a Springfield manufactured 1861 from 1862. A Springfield Model 1863 from 1863. The whole line of Trapdoors, including a 1866, 1868, 1873, 1884 and 1888. The Krags from 1896 and 1898. The M1917 from 1917. The M1903 from 1937 (not a 1903A3), then the 1954 Garand... Keeps me busy, and always hunting for ammo.
What you use to clean is generally less important than the fact that you are cleaning. Really, any carbon cleaner and oil or CLP will work. If you see black carbon, clean it off. if there are worn/shiny metal parts, put some oil/CLP on there. Corrosive ammo can cause issues if you are not cleaning. That's a quick, basic run down. Hope that helps.
Is there a video showing further detail of the floor plate assembly/floor plate catch, spring and pin? I have been piecing together a Remington 1917 enfield for my grandpa. He had just the barrel and action to start with.
I have a non import marked M1917 Eddystone. Manufactured in Nov.1918, Barrel is R-12-17 marked.. Using your video to disassemble the M1917. On the underside of the barrel is stamped with a clear letter P
i love the model of 1917 my first one was a Remington its all original i call it the ugly i swear it looks like it has been beating rocks all it life.i shoot it in military shoots at my club for 25 years now it shoots like match rifle, after a match guys will come over and ask if they can take a few shots with it. after they do all they say is wow it has many match 1st and 2nd place wins. but when you see the ugly all pitted and parkerised you know it was in ww1 and ww2, but shoots like it has eyes, it just shoots
@@restock509 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.
Yes thank you for such a well crafted video. My dad is older and he is starting to offload his guns to me since no one else in the family wants them. The M1917 Winchester is one of them. He got it from his dad and his dads dad. The original rifle bag is disintegrating and so is the rifle strap to put it in to perspective lol. I looked at the rifle and said "IT WILL BE REBUILT LIKE NEW" Now thanks to your video it looks like its almost never been used after a nice deep clean lol!
So glad to be able to help you preserve your piece of world and family history! Thanks for the comment.
All the other videos I've seen on TH-cam of the assembly and reinsertion of the bolt are terrible...their hands are in the way. This is superbly done. Thank you.
You are welcome, and thank you! That is one of the biggest reasons I started this project. I was looking for how-to videos on my rifles, and good ones were few and far between. I'm hoping to get the M1917 detailed disassembly video done next year. 🤞
Ive recently received my great grandfather's 1917, thankyou for this video, im saving it, ive been hesitant thus far in cleaning it because im very unfamiliar with this style of rifle
You are welcome! I'm glad to be able to help you preserve your piece of history!
Just tried the string method today with some 550 cord and man that is so much easier than using a piece of spent brass thank you for the awesome video man
Glad it helped! I can't take credit for the string idea though. It's straight out of the manual 😊
Exactly what I needed! I’m most grateful to have a knowledgeable instructor with the skills and tips for instructions on disassembly and reassembly. Thanks so much for taking the time to do a proper video.
Glad it helped! Thank you!
Outstanding video!! I have 2 1917 models, one Remington and one Eddystone and this is the first video I have seen that was clear and had a very detailed step by step procedure to field stripping.
Thank you and so glad you found it helpful! I have more 1917 coming. Enjoy the piece of history you have.
Thank you! Great video! Just picked up my first Remington 1917. I already want another! 😆
Thank you, glad you enjoyed! They are great rifles. 👍
I always come back to this video when I do a clean of my eddystone.. thank you
You are welcome! Glad it helps.
You have very good quality videos. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
Thank you and you're welcome!
Wow well done. Very impressive. You have helped me.
Glad to help!
Thanks, I needed this. I have one and this video was a great start into learning about this rifle.
You're welcome! Glad it was useful. They are cool rifles. Check out the M1917 play list for more 👍
Incredible video! Just what I needed! Thank you!
Awesome! Glad it helped!
Best rifle of WW1. I have a nice old Winchester build.
It would be my choice. 👍
@@HistoryinFirearms I've been lucky enough to own every major musket or rifle since the 1861 with very few exceptions that were primary issues. I keep coming back to the 1917 when I want to have a good time shooting.
That's a nice progression collection 👍
@@HistoryinFirearms Yeah it is... lets see, a Springfield manufactured 1861 from 1862. A Springfield Model 1863 from 1863. The whole line of Trapdoors, including a 1866, 1868, 1873, 1884 and 1888. The Krags from 1896 and 1898. The M1917 from 1917. The M1903 from 1937 (not a 1903A3), then the 1954 Garand... Keeps me busy, and always hunting for ammo.
Wow! Very nice!
really great stuff, thank you so much
Glad you enjoyed!
Bello rifle, gran ingenieria, blanceado, preciso, robusto, elegante, y por demás poderoso.
Agreed. One of the better military service rifles of the time.
I love the us model 1917
It's a great rifle!
Thanks for the string trick!
You are welcome! I can't take credit for the idea though.
I'm new to guns. Can you reccomend anything about how and what to use when cleaning parts once the rifle is field stripped?
What you use to clean is generally less important than the fact that you are cleaning. Really, any carbon cleaner and oil or CLP will work. If you see black carbon, clean it off. if there are worn/shiny metal parts, put some oil/CLP on there. Corrosive ammo can cause issues if you are not cleaning. That's a quick, basic run down. Hope that helps.
Very good video work and clear explanation of the procedures. Great job.
Thanks!
Is there a video showing further detail of the floor plate assembly/floor plate catch, spring and pin? I have been piecing together a Remington 1917 enfield for my grandpa. He had just the barrel and action to start with.
Send me an email at historyinfirearms@gmail.com and I'll see if I can get you some pictures for what you need 👍
I have a non import marked M1917 Eddystone.
Manufactured in Nov.1918, Barrel is R-12-17 marked..
Using your video to disassemble the M1917.
On the underside of the barrel is stamped
with a clear letter P
Very cool piece of history you have! Check out our Rifle Story video on this M1917 or our website to see some of its markings and thier meaning.
Which video to disassemble fully?
I haven't got to that one yet 🫤
The model 1917 is awesome and classic, was that a boot lace or some paracord that you used for the striker dis assembly
It was a boot lace 👍
i love the model of 1917 my first one was a Remington its all original i call it the ugly i swear it looks like it has been beating rocks all it life.i shoot it in military shoots at my club for 25 years now it shoots like match rifle, after a match guys will come over and ask if they can take a few shots with it. after they do all they say is wow it has many match 1st and 2nd place wins. but when you see the ugly all pitted and parkerised you know it was in ww1 and ww2, but shoots like it has eyes, it just shoots
That's awesome!
Aha! So that's how u disassemble the bolt. Owned 17s and 03s. Always thought 17s were better.
It's a way. There is another. I'll show it in the full disassembly video when I get it out. 👍
I went over a quarter turn for the firing pin part now its stuck in place any fix?
You should be able to compress the spring with the sleeve to then free up the cocking piece.
@@HistoryinFirearms thank you ill try it
Send me a message with some pics if you can't figure it out 👍
@@HistoryinFirearms I got it took a little brute strength thanks for the help I really appreciate it
Good! That spring is no joke.
Great video. I don't have a P1917 yet, but when I do, this information will be helpful.
Thank you! The M1917 is a great rifle 👍
Its a M1917 or model 1917
@@restock509 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.
"P" stands for "pattern", a term never used by the US military!
@ronaldjohnson1474‧4 subscribers‧No videos You're right. I saw your video on it.
It is easier to dis-assemble using a coin.
That certainly is another way. The FM shows the string method for the field strip, possibly because a coin, or something like, might not be available.