Eddystone M1917.........................

BCR1 · July 22, 2021, 07:09 AM

Another mil-surp I picked up two years ago that has what looks like the original wood but w/o any stamps at all. Does that mean it never went through a re-furb?

Bill

Randy A · July 22, 2021, 07:32 PM

It has been through an Arsenal, if it hadn’t the colors on everything would be different than they are, all parts would be E eddystone marked and it would have the eagles head stamp on it. If void of any markings then it has been put in a replacement stock at some time. Now stocks were all over the market for years. Check your serial number and barrel date too.

highpower3006 · July 24, 2021, 04:16 PM

Plus, it originally came from the factory with a blued finish. Your rifle looks like it is parkerizing, a sure sign of a rebuild.

Jim Watson · July 24, 2021, 05:34 PM

Late WWI, there were large Army Ordnance shops in France. Mention is made of vats for degreasing and "pickling" of small arms. I figure that means Parkerizing. Would replacement stocks have been marked?
http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~cacun...hun%20ORS.html

BCR1 · July 25, 2021, 09:38 AM

Winchester bolt w/flame bomb, Winchester nose cap. E and flame bomb 7-18 barrel, Eagles head on bottom metal behind the front action screw, E marked ladder sight, flame bomb on left side of receiver and the stock de-faced on the nose under the barrel.

The bore looks fine. 755*** serial# Finish looks like grey/green park. What would the value be on the piece in this condition?

Thanks,
Bill

BCR1 · July 30, 2021, 12:32 PM

I guess being a mix master means very little value.

Bill

highpower3006 · July 31, 2021, 10:21 PM

I would place a value of $900 +/- on it. I know that some of the more experienced collectors will say that is too high and others may say that is a little low, but I have seen similar M1917’s sell in that price range recently.

BCR1 · August 3, 2021, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by highpower3006

I would place a value of $900 +/- on it. I know that some of the more experienced collectors will say that is too high and others may say that is a little low, but I have seen similar M1917’s sell in that price range recently.

Thank you kind sir. It shoots very well for a 103 Y.O. rifle and I have less $ in it so I'm happy.

Bill

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July 22, 2021, 07:32 PM	#2
Randy A Member Join Date: January 14, 2012 Location: Montana Posts: 18	It has been through an Arsenal, if it hadn’t the colors on everything would be different than they are, all parts would be E eddystone marked and it would have the eagles head stamp on it. If void of any markings then it has been put in a replacement stock at some time. Now stocks were all over the market for years. Check your serial number and barrel date too.

July 24, 2021, 04:16 PM	#3
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,200	Plus, it originally came from the factory with a blued finish. Your rifle looks like it is parkerizing, a sure sign of a rebuild.

July 24, 2021, 05:34 PM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,120	Late WWI, there were large Army Ordnance shops in France. Mention is made of vats for degreasing and "pickling" of small arms. I figure that means Parkerizing. Would replacement stocks have been marked? http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~cacun...hun%20ORS.html

July 25, 2021, 09:38 AM	#5
BCR1 member Join Date: January 25, 2021 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 108	Winchester bolt w/flame bomb, Winchester nose cap. E and flame bomb 7-18 barrel, Eagles head on bottom metal behind the front action screw, E marked ladder sight, flame bomb on left side of receiver and the stock de-faced on the nose under the barrel. The bore looks fine. 755*** serial# Finish looks like grey/green park. What would the value be on the piece in this condition? Thanks, Bill

July 30, 2021, 12:32 PM	#6
BCR1 member Join Date: January 25, 2021 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 108	I guess being a mix master means very little value. Bill

July 31, 2021, 10:21 PM	#7
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,200	I would place a value of $900 +/- on it. I know that some of the more experienced collectors will say that is too high and others may say that is a little low, but I have seen similar M1917’s sell in that price range recently.