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Eddystone rifle
tccox
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What exactly is the Eddystone? I know it is supposed to be the rifle Sgt York used instead of the 03. Is it 303 or 30-06 cal? What is a good price range to buy one? What is the proper bayonet for one? Can any of you direct me to a forum to answer all question or can you do it here. Thanks, Tom
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An "Eddystone" is actually a Enfield Model of 1917, chambered in the 30-06 cal. They were mfg'd at/by 3 places, Winchester, Remington, and at Eddystone.
There is also an Enfield P14 which is the exact same configuration as the Model of 1917 but chambered in 303Br. for the British troops.
I have left out a TON of info on this rifle but a quick google search will bring up more than you probably care to read.[:)]
Ben
The correct bayonet is the M1917, which also fits the trench-shotguns.
As far as price ranges, that of course varies widely with condition. If you are looking for a shooter, you can get one of the ones that were refinshed for WWII. They generally run about half of the price of an original WWI rifle.
The last one I bought, I got here on GB. There are usually a few on here, so look around to see the current SELLING prices.
Second one down.
www.milsurpshooter.net
BTW, I always thought York used a 1917 Enfield but I've read recently that this is incorrect, he actually used a 1903 Springfield. Now I'm not sure.