Not exactly a military gun guru...but the guys seem to like Winchesters first and foremost in 1917s, and look for rifles that are as close to original as possible...any deviation, replaced parts, etc...is considered to be not a good thing...There were lots of makers for 1917s, some are more "collectable" than others....but they are all fun guns, if you are looking for a shooter..
Ingwe
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
