Eddystone Enfield 30/06 rifle
I would like to purchase a Eddystone Enfield 30/06 rifle from a friend but am stuck on putting a value to the gun. The identifying numbers and or markings on the gun are Nitro proof - 1158TX - stamped circle with two loops at top with letters BM engraved in center of circle - bird's face or eagle engraved with what looks like K2 - the letter Z stamped on it -. There is a another mark that is like a circle in a cirle with a three fingered hand coming off the side - engraved English/make Any info on how to price this gun would be appreciated. What other markings on the gun do I need to look for?
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Most of the proof marks you describe are English. This signifies that the rifle was used in/by England during W W II, then imported sold commerically in the US. Probably during the 50's or 60's.
It's present value would depend on, if its factory original condition. Very Good to Excellent original condition and finish would be best.
Don't know if the British proofs would affect the value, one way or another? My 2?, if it's in original excellent condition, $400 - $600.
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I agree. I am not up on markings too much, but just make sure it is a Model 17, not the british P14, which is in .303 british, considering the english proofs. Both are, however, fine weapons.
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf0 -
I saw two in "good" condition for sale today at a gunshow. Price was $375 each.
"Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau0 -
I just picked up a collection of these got 1 remington 1 winchester and an eddystone, all correct parts, for 250.00 each. 0 -
I agree with Rufe Snow. Just prior to, and in the early days of, WWII, the U.S. Gov't shipped a whole bunch of leftover WWI M1917s (in cal. .30-06) to the British under the Lend-Lease Act. These were primarily issued to Britain's Home Guard.
After the war, many of these were brought back to the U.S. as surplus and sold here.0 -
my dad has a eddystone in 30/06 but I dont remember all those markings 0 -
steveg.....your dad's may well not have any British proofmarks. Many (if not most) M1917s didn't make the "U.S. to Britain back to the U.S." trip. They were sold as surplus direct from U.S. WWI stocks. 0
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