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April 1918 U.S. RIFLE Model 1917 EDDYSTONE CALIBER 30-06 WWI Bolt Action Rifle
Guns International #: 102243117 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Military Rifles - Eddystone - Military Rifles - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: tcintxx2
Member Since: 3/28/22
First Name: Truman
State: Texas
Zip: 75114
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 16
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cashier's Check, US Postal Money Order, Credit Card
Description:
When the U.S entered the First World War in April 1917 the number of rifles available to equip the expanded military was insufficient. The ordnance department realized that two private firearms manufacturers (Winchester, Remington, and the Eddystone subsidiary of Remington) had been making a service rifle for British Army and had nearly completed this contract. There was intense pressure for rifles for the new draftees, so the ordnance department approached these manufactures and asked them to convert their existing tooling and make the British designed rifle for our 30-06 cartridge. This was done and all three plants were in full production by the fall of 1917. The rifle was designated U.S. Rifle, Model 1917, but was commonly called the Enfield because of its British origins. The rifle was longer than the U.S. designed Model 1903, and the balance was not as good. But the action was stronger, and the rifle more accurate straight from the factory than the Model 1903. Over 70% of our troops who served in France carried this rifle, and it is claimed that Sergeant Alvin York won the Medal of Honor with a Model 1917 made by Eddystone. After the war most of the Model 1917`s were arsenal reworked and put into storage. When World War II broke out, we provided M1917`s to many of our allies and also our own troops until the M1 Garand became available. After World War II many M1917`s were sold to civilians by the Government, and became the basis for custom magnum actions.
This rifle was made at Remington Arms Eddystone factory at Eddystone, Pennsylvania. It still has the original bluing unlike most of the M1917s that were re-finished and Parkerized for use in WWII. The bluing would rate about 95% + with some wear on the high points. All the parts including the barrel, bolt and stock are marked with Eddystone`s E. It sports the origninal July 1918 barrel. . The bore is in good condition with sharp rifling. The stock is in excellent condition with a few dents and dings as one would expect to see in a rifle that is over 100 years old. Crisp proof markings are present on the stock as indicated in the pictures. Overall an excellent example of a Model 1917 that is still in original condition.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Manufacturer: Remington Eddystone
Model: M1917
Serial Number: 893646
Barrel Length: 26
Bore: Strong Rifling
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Good
Action: Bolt Action
Finish: Blue
Manufacture Date: April 1918