Videos tagged with Eddystone M1917

This video details the Austrian Army's experimental SSG 1917 A4 sniper rifle, a hybrid conversion of the M1917 rifle and 03A4 Springfield scope. The conversion involved mounting 03A4 scopes onto M1917 actions, requiring removal of the rear sight and installation of a scope rail. Modifications also included bending the bolt handle for clearance, removing the front sight, and re-engraving receiver markings. The project aimed to utilize surplus equipment but was ultimately superseded by more modern designs.

This video provides an in-depth look at the American Model 1917 rifle, often overshadowed by the M1903 Springfield during WWI. The presenter highlights its robust Mauser-based action, chambered in .30-06 Springfield, and compares it extensively to the Springfield. Key features discussed include its weight, internal six-round magazine, cock-on-close action, and manufacturing by Remington, Winchester, and Eddystone. The video also touches on its reliability in arctic conditions and its continued use by other nations.