THE U.S. MODEL 1917 RIFLE "AMERICA'S ENFIELD"

Canfield, Bruce N.

ISBN 10: 1931464928 / ISBN 13: 9781931464925

Published by Mowbray Publishing, 2024

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299 pages. Pictorial hardcover published without a dust jacket. 600+ photographs, mostly color. A comprehensive guide to the U.S. Model 1917 "Enfield" battle rifle that is sure to thrill collectors and historians alike. This often overlooked bolt-action was actually the primary Aerican infantry weapon of World War I (far outnumbering the more famous '03 Springfield), and now it has gotten the "Bruce Canfield treatment." More than two million M1917 rifles were produced in less than 19 months, and they were still being stored in large enough numbers to be a significant factor in World War II. Chapters are 1. Forerunners, 2. Genesis, 3. Components, 4. Manufacturers, 5. World War I, 6. Between the Wars, 7. World War II, 8. Postwar, 9. Variations, 10 Accessories, Appendages and Accoutrements. There are four tables that cover WWII and Postwar Rebuild/Inspection Stamps; Winchester Factory Poliching Shop Ledgers; Component Markings; and, Springfield Research Service Data Base Serial Nmbers. An outstanding new reference book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE U.S. MODEL 1917 RIFLE "AMERICA'S ENFIELD"
• Publisher: Mowbray Publishing
• Publication Date: 2024
• ISBN 10: 1931464928
• ISBN 13: 9781931464925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • MILITARY
  • GUNS FIREARMS SHOOTING
  • GUNMAKERS ARMS MAKERS

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Synopsis

Finally, a comprehensive guide to the U.S. Model 1917 “Enfield” battle rifle that will be sure to thrill collectors and historians alike! This often-overlooked bolt-action was actually the primary American infantry weapon of World War I (far outnumbering the more famous ’03 Springfield), and now it has gotten the “Bruce Canfield treatment.” More than two million M1917 rifles were produced in less than 19 months, and they were still being stored in large enough numbers to be a significant factor in World War II. Canfield tells the whole story from the rifle’s development through to its production by contracted manufacturers. Full coverage of component markings and inspection stamps is included, along with important new details about rebuild programs that will prove invaluable to collectors trying to choose an example for purchase. An extremely useful serial number database rounds out the package and makes this a “must buy for all U.S. martial arms collectors.” 8.5x11; 400 color photos/200 B&W photos