1917 eddystone

searcher5

August 22, 2002 07:34

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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  searcher5

  August 22, 2002 07:34

  I was given 2 eddystone rifles 95% condition are they worth anything ?are they 30-06cal.?Thanks for any info.
  dickgal57@hotmail,com

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  king999

  August 22, 2002 07:45

  The cracks usually come from attempts to rebarrel. The originals are really in too tight and is in the removal that the problem occurs. First check bbl date. If early, it is probably OK. You can make a simple test.Brush some gasoline or kerosine on the receiver where the bbl is inserted (do it outdoors, of course). As the liquid evaporates from the surface, it will leave a line if and where a crack exists.
  Aside from this, the 1917 is a super strong action. Many have been reworked to Weatherby Magnums without problems.
  Have fun, be careful
  Morty

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  fergusonmorse392

  August 22, 2002 10:19

  i know the early springfields (LO-numbers) had this problem, not the 1917 enfields.

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  Mobuck

  August 22, 2002 16:39

  An Enfield almost killed me 5 years ago. If you want one rebarrelled, have it magnafluxed. I would go so far as to magnaflux it again after the new barrel is installed because screwing a too tight barrel shank can create cracks also. That's what happened to mine, it split right thru the scope base holes.
  
  Mobuck

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  searcher5

  August 24, 2002 15:39

  Thanks for the info guys. The serial number of this rifle is #402219, and the bbl is marked 12-17 at the end of the muzzle. Is this the date, or do I need to look elswhere?Thanks, Dan

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  Der Gebirgsjager

  August 24, 2002 19:58

  That is the correct date. I also believe that you have nothing to worry about as long as you don't disturb the original barrel.

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