m1917 enfield
The M1917 Enfield (United States Rifle, cal .30, Model of 1917) is an American modification and production of the P14 Enfield bolt action rifle, which was developed and manufactured during 1917–1918. It was used by the U.S. military, mainly during the World War I (The M1917 became the most common American weapon on the Western Front, as there was limited numbers of M1903 Springfield to only supplement the existing supply of rifles) and World War II (for rear-line usage and as a lend-lease weapon for allied countries.). Its' feed system is an 6 .30-06 rounds internal magazine, loaded with a clip.
One distinguishing visual feature from the British counterpart is a longer and more prominent indentation on the fore-end.
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