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1917 eddystone 30 cal? bolt action
jaysoco
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I was wondering if anyone has an idea of the value of an eddystone still packed in cosmoline. unknown if it has been refurbished. I don't know if I spelled cosmoline correct. You know what I mean. This is a rifle that was sent to a vfw post and never uncrated in 1948. With original packing list from 1948. Are the rifles worth more in a full crate or separately all seem to be in same condition not consecutive serial numbers. all still packed.
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There is also a good chance that these are welded, unserviceable drill rifles, in which case they would be worth very little.
However, few VFW posts actually own their rifles; most are on loan from the US government. So, they are probably still charged out to the post, & they may have been reported as "stolen"; in that case, they are subject to seizure.
Neal
The army doesn't use the Model of 1917 anymore, so I doubt they really give a damn about them. They got through Korea and Vietnam without them okay.[:D]
Many of the Model 1917's were also reworked at arsenals across the country shortly after WWII started. Many of the reworked Model 1917's were sent to England.
If the barrel is stamped JA like above, it is a Johnson Arms barrel and it means the rifle has been reworked. (yes, the same Johnson as the Johnson rifle of WWII fame) If you get a chance examine all the parts of the rifle to determine if the parts match. If some of the smaller parts are marked "W" or "R" instead of "E", the rifle will have been reworked somewhere along the line. Also check the reciever ring where the barrel joins with the reciever. Some of these rifles have cracks at this location and if they do they should not be fired.
Hope this helped.
Regards,
Heavyiron
Also check the reciever ring where the barrel joins with the reciever. Some of these rifles have cracks at this location and if they do they should not be fired.
HI,
I have read this also. The story goes that the barrels were put on too tight to begin with and the removal during rework caused cracks in some receivers, the majority being Eddystone.
It was recommended to magnaflux or spray oil on the receiver ring, wipe, and watch for the telltale seep of the oil from the cracks.
Emmett