Hey ya'll. I too am reburbing a 1917. Ended up with a Boyds stock, originals just aren't in my price range. Looks nice so far though. What I'm duped on is this- What is the correct sling for this thing? My bbl is dated 03/18 and the receiver dates to 04/18. There is no import stamp, and the finish... well, that's got me stumped too. It's got a dullish finish, not a shiny polish type blue- but it's not parked like any of my WWII era 1903A3's, garands, or M1 carbine.
When looking up info on the 1917 Kerr Sling- it lists 1903's, Thompsons, and the 1917 Enfield. The 1907 leather sling lists those minus the Thompson. So, which is the rightest sling for a rifle that does not appear to have been pressed into WWII service?
Also, those oblong swivels and stacking swivel- as you look at the bottom of the rifle as it lays on it's sights- do they point (oblong end) to the right or left, or did they get squirted out of the factory both ways?
Thanks in advance!
When looking up info on the 1917 Kerr Sling- it lists 1903's, Thompsons, and the 1917 Enfield. The 1907 leather sling lists those minus the Thompson. So, which is the rightest sling for a rifle that does not appear to have been pressed into WWII service?
Also, those oblong swivels and stacking swivel- as you look at the bottom of the rifle as it lays on it's sights- do they point (oblong end) to the right or left, or did they get squirted out of the factory both ways?
Thanks in advance!