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Enfield 1917(EDDYSTONE)

5thSFG
I have just aquired a 1917 EDDYSTONE 30 06,The rifle has all the correct
markings(E)execpt for the barrel and was produced in 1918 July.The barrel has been replaced with a Winchester barrel and is stamped as such
W,flaming bomb,3-19.The rifle has not been restored(Still has dryed oil
and dryed cosmoline all over it.The patina of the barrel(brownish??)
matches the rest of the rifle's metal parts.Could this rifle possibly
have been rebarreled at some arsenal and still retain some collectors value?
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  • Kdub
    I would say yes - not sure how you figured the barrel had been replaced. The receiver could have been mfg'd in 1917 and then set aside or in inventory and then not completed until having the barrel installed in 1918. The brownish patina would be correct for long term storage, as indicated by the cosmoline being dried up.

    These are fine shooters, by the way. A bit on the heavy side by today's standards, but one of the most rugged actions ever built by any military. Might have a gunsmith check the receiver ring - some of the Winnie barrels got torqued too tight in the makeup and cracked the receiver ring.

    I value the sporterized one I have.

    Keep off the Ridgeline
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  • 5thSFG
    I thought that the barrel marking had to match action markings to be a collector.The barrel 's bore by the way is excellent and I do intend to shoot it after resident gunsmith has checked it over.
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  • nmyers
    The word "patina" is sometimes used by sellers as a nicer-sounding word than "rust" (rust is bad). If it's just dried oil/grease, it should come off with acetone & light rubbing with a nylon brush.

    The type of stock, & its markings & conditions, will also have an effect on the collector value.

    We would need to see photos to tell you more.

    Neal
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  • 5thSFG
    All metal parts are a brownish color and all 3 pieces of wood are stamped with the letter E and they have some minor dings but no cracks.
    Complete stock is the same color as shown on the Enfield collectors
    sites.(Dark brown).I paid $175.00 for it figuring it would be a good shooter.If the rifle has any collectors value,Well then,that is a plus for me.
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  • Kdub
    That's about the right price for a used stock model of the 1917, with no unusual markings or pristine condition.

    Shoot and enjoy.

    Keep off the Ridgeline
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