US Pattern 1917 parts

bowbrad

I am trying to return an Eddystone Pattern 1917 "Enfield" back to all Eddystone marked parts but so far cannot find a firing pin and a cocking piece with the E mark. Only can find them with an EN mark. Is that the same as the Eddystone mark? Also does anyone know if the extractor collar or front sight key was manufactored marked? Thanks for a reply

Ambrose

I would suggest a book--"Volume 4, Pattern 1914 and U.S. Model 1917" by Charles R. Stratton. It contains a wealth of information for very little money ($16.95) and will be of great help in your project. By the way; While "Pattern 1914" is correct for the British rifle, "Pattern 1917" is not proper terminology for the Model 1917.

The above book indicates the key and the collar are not marked.

Ned Fall

There is an interesting article on the U.S. Rifle Model 1917 in the current issue of the American Rifleman.

bowbrad

Thanks for the information. Do you know any good sources for Model 1917 parts. Numrich is out because they won't sort the parts according to maker. At least that is what they told me

fastcarsgofast

Have you tred Poppert's?

http://www.poppertsgunparts.com

bowbrad

Yes, I will try those sources. Thanks. Still, does anybody know about the EN marked parts?