P17 Swivel Alignment

[Dieppe42]

I just assembled a fully field stripped Remington 7-18 P17 for a buddy out of a "bag-o-subassemblies" and have a question. I know my SMLE's pretty well but P17 is new to me.

The stacking swivel, front band and rear sling all have a offset to them. Do the long sides all go to port or starboard? (rifle facing up, muzzle away.)

Thx in advance

Philip

[Dan Shapiro]

Starboard. That way the sling doesn't interfere with the volley sights installed on the left side of the receiver....which were never installed on the M1917 in the first place.

[Dieppe42]

Thank you Sir!

[Doug Rammel]

Note he said M1917 not P17. It's a model of 1917.

[lyman]

Note he said M1917 not P17. It's a model of 1917.

it will take years and years to make that go away,,,

I'll admit I still use P17 on occassion, but usually try to correct myself before I open my mouth!!

[Doug Rammel]

I'll admit I still use P17 on occassion, but usually try to correct myself before I open my mouth!!

Yes I know it's like beating a dead horse. In another life I was a course developer and instructor and correct terms were important to me.