1917 eddystone
I'm looking for some information on value.I have a 1917 Eddystone that was lend leased to Canada but not sure if it was WW1 or WW2.It has the red paint around the forearm the stamp "C" with an arrow through it and also the letters PWOR on the stock which stands for"Princes of Wales own Regiment". They were loaned to Canada to protect against invasion. Since it never saw action it is in remarkably good condition.Some of you are going to tell me to include pictures but I have not mastered that ability yet.Metal is pristine wood is excellent no cracks or large dings.Based on my description can you give me a ballpark value? I don't want to sell it because of it;s unusual history but I would like to know it's value Thanks
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I was given 2 eddystone rifles 95% condition are they worth anything ?are they 30-06cal.?Thanks for any info.
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They have a U.S. M1917 Endfield Forum
As always, everything depends upon originality, matching parts and
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U.S. Model 1917 Enfield Rifle - .30-06 cal., bolt action, 5 shot, 26 in. barrel, adj. sights, military stock, was derived from the English P14 Enfield, over 2 million made.
Manufactured primarily by Remington at the Eddystone plant in Eddystone, PA , the Ilion (NY) Remington plant, and by Winchester in New Haven, CT.
In 95% condition, worth about $500.0 -
The U.S. M-17 Enfield has only recently been acknowledged by collectors of U.S. Military Weapons. It, after all, was the rifle of
WW1. The original finish was blued. Re-worked arms were parkerized.
A few years ago many were imported from Canada. Collectors do not like to see import marks. The bore condition will play a big factor in
value. As with the Garand, throat erosion and muzzle wear must be measured. The manufacturer's stamped the individual components with:
E, W, or R. Mixed parts are a sure sign of a rebuild. Further, the original walnut stock would have an Eagle in front of the TG and the tip marked with the manufacturer's E,W, or R. Any other stamps indicate a rebuild. There is a poor book written by Harrison on the
Endfields. I say poor as it not accurate. A 95% strong original/non import Eddystone/xlnt. bore could sell for $750.00. A sharp rebuild
non/import/xlnt bore/95% strong/ could sell for up to $500.00. The DCM
sold the rifles for about $5.00 back in the good old days. Many were
converted to hunting rifles. The action was the strongest ever made and the basis for many custom rifles. 1010
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