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U.s. 1917 Hinged Floorplate Wanted


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I did a search on this topic here and on google but come up empty handed.

Any help?

Is it for an existing stock, or are you starting from scratch? Is the magazine frame straightened, or does it retain its belly?

 

For an existing stock, someone will have to help you modify the existing magazine to put a hinge on it. Putting a hinge on a military action was the staple of 'smiths from yesteryear; it's a straightforward process that will require some soldering or welding.

 

From Frank de Haas' "Bolt Action Rifles", ".... but a Model 1903 Springfield guard can be installed. If this is done, the stock can be made as slim around the action as the Springfield.... Springfield guard screw hole-spacing is not correct for the Enfield action, but can be best taken care of by filling the rear guard screw hole with weld and drilling a new hole slightly further to the rear."

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