When did United Shoe make bolts for M1917s?
Update - found a few forums that indicate they were WW2 replacements. Can anyone confirm?
Merc
When did United Shoe make bolts for M1917s?
Update - found a few forums that indicate they were WW2 replacements. Can anyone confirm?
Merc
Last edited by Merc; 06-28-2016 at 10:17.
From Ferris
75,000 bolts ordered from USMC in July 1943
Thanks. I'm thinking about replacing the Eddystone bolt on my M1917 Winchester but not with a WW2 part so I'll pass on the NOS looking USMC bolt being offered on eBay. The Eddystone bolt is the final non-W part on my M1917 but it still passes headspace and looks decent.
Merc
Yes, I remember you are looking for one. I guess they aren't to common on the loose now. Maybe broaden your search with a trade with someone with an Eddystone rifle mismatched bolt.
usmc and K marked bolts are 8620 steel, were as originals are NS steel.
8620 bolts will feel smoother then the NS bolts
if it aint broke...fix it till it finally is.