Eddystone Model 1917 American Enfield .30-06 Bolt Action Rifle 1918 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,176.00
WOA#: WY240527WH030
Make: Eddystone Arsenal; a Subsidiary of Remington
Model: 1917
Serial Number: 1057153
Year of Manufacture: 1918. Production ran from September, 1917 to January, 1919 (page 129 of Charles Stratton’s book, British Enfield Rifles Volume 4 – The Pattern 1914 and U.S. Model 1917 Rifles).
Barel Date: 9-18
Caliber: 30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: There is no visible import mark. The front of the Eddystone barrel is marked “E / flaming bomb / 9-18” . The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. / MODEL OF 1917 / EDDYSTONE / 1057153”. The left side of the receiver and the top of the bolt handle are both stamped with a “flaming bomb”. There is an eagle head acceptance stamp on the safety with an “E”.
Barrel Length: Approximately 26 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bladed post set between two protective ears. The rear sight is also set between 2 protective ears. It is an aperture when down. When flipped up it becomes a sight ladder that uses a sliding aperture. The ladder is marked from “2-16”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a straight grip, cutout for the bolt handle, finger grooves, nosecap with bayonet lug, stacking loop, two sling loops, barrel band, a through bolt, reinforcing pin, and a metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage. The LOP measures 13 3/8inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition. There is rust on the rear sling loop.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is deep. There is light fouling in the grooves. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10 for C&R.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows little to no wear post refinish. The screws show very light tool marks with strong slots. Most of the markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This Eddystone Model 1917 was made during WWI. We don’t know if it saw actual combat but it was around for part of WWI and all of WWII. It has deep Eddystone markings on the receiver and barrel. It must have seen some use as it was eventually Arsenal Rebuilt and refinished. This Eddystone Model 1917 is over a 100 yrs old so it has seen some use. It looks good for its age and it can still do tons of work at the range. It will add to your WWI, WWII or Military collection. Good luck.- L.S.
