1903 or 1917

>>34583693
Both, but m1917-chan can hold 7 rounds if you know how to get her in the mood.

>>34583693
m1917 fo real yo
6 round mag.
better sights
excellent accuracy
Better ergonomics
Cool bolt yo

More importantly:
Primary weapon of one Sergeant Alvin York, medal of honour, distinguished service cross, legion of honour
Primary weapon used in the defence of britain by dads army
Still in use with Greenland by the dog sled patrol

Final Verdict:
Shows the excellence of Anglo-American cooperation

>>34584991
That's what I'm leaning towards, yeah. Plus I read that it can take modern commercial ammo and is durable as hell.

>>34585112
The actions on M1917's are insanely strong. People have rechambered them in .577 tyrannosaurus.

>>34583693
>>34584991
The M1917 is still in use by the Danes too

I also like its safety better than the 1903's

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>>34583693
M1917 is heavy but in a way that makes you feel like a man

>>34585125
>>34585142
I'm sold. What's a fair price for one? I'm looking at armslist and gunbroker and it seems like I'd be lucky to get one for $500-700.

>>34585164
You can find one sporterized for around $250

>>34585204
Thanks, but I'm getting this for a shooter as well as the history so I'm keeping away from sporterized ones

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>>34583693
Julian Hatcher said the 1917 was the better gun, but as a shooter and collector i prefer the 1903.

Even though i know for a fact the 1917 is better.

I still choose the 1903 because of pride and aesthetics.

>>34584991
>implying the 1903 isnt just as accurate.
>implying the 1903 is fucking butter in the hand
>impling that 1903 has bad sights
>Primary weapon used in the defence of britain by dads army
fucking fag
greenland is gay.

>>34585112
They both can take modern ammo, quit listening to fudd lore.

>>34585158
>my rifle is heavy and i normally dont feel like man.

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1903s are for true jingos. I need a krag though to be full jingo.