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1917 Eddystone

tccoxtccox Member Posts: 7,379 ✭✭
edited August 2002 in General Discussion
I may look at one tomorrow a local has for sale. What is a fair price for this gun? He says in "good" condition. What do I need to look out for? I have never seen one of these and might want to add it to my collection. Thanks, Tom

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  • HighballHighball Member Posts: 15,755
    edited November -1
    The Eddystone is the least desirable of the '17's..Remington and Winchester also made them.
    Strong actions,but cracked receivers are known to happen...where the barrel screws in. Take a good magnifing glass and look that area over very well.
    The ejector's break fairly often..the rest of the action is pretty tough.
    Around here,125 bucks will buy an average rifle....very slick ones go for 250-350...not that I would pay that for one.

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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Found an Eddystone, by remington, with sling, and bayonet at a sight

    125.00 excellant condition..

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  • 101AIRBORNE101AIRBORNE Member Posts: 1,252 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    tccox,
    Have collected these over looked WW1 rifles for years.
    Many variables-If parkerized, a rebuilt gun. Look for an
    import stamp. Original finish was a deep dark blue. Check for
    matching manufacturer on bolt, barrel, etc. The action was the strongest ever manufactured. Check the barrel for excessive pitting and the Throat Erosin and Muzzle. As far as the Eddystone goes, it was manufactured by Remington. Absolutely horse hockey that receivers crack. Yes the Winchester and Remington stamped guns are more desirable for collectors, in original condition, not rebuilt. Further the tip of the stock will have an "E" on it or "W" for Winchester and "R" for Remington. If the rear sight protective "ears" are ground off, not worth much. Many have been sporterized, some good, some bubba specials. Try this site www.jouster.com They have a 1917 Enfield Forum. The price runs all over. Any Questions smhco&juno.com
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  • tccoxtccox Member Posts: 7,379 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I appreciate all the good info here. I don't want to be totally in the dark when I look at it. Thanks to all. Tom

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  • TOOLS1TOOLS1 Member Posts: 6,133
    edited November -1
    The P-14 Was the same rifel in .303 made for the British. Sergt Alvin York Used an Eddystone when he captured all of those German soldiers. Dont know how maney off hand.
    But thay are fine weapons I have a Remingtot 1917 and reale enjoy it. I have seen them sell for up to 550.00. The cheapest one was 375.00.
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  • 96harley96harley Member Posts: 3,992 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    tccox,
    Used to get them for $130.00 or so from wholesale dealers. They make excellant hunting rifles when properly worked over. I have a 1917
    Remington that was sportorized. Paid $150.00 for it in '73. It was a beautiful conversion and has taken some game. Heavy as a boat anchor though.
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