WORLD WAR I Era U.S. EDDYSTONE M1917 .30-06 Bolt Action C&R Rifle w/BAYONET 1918 FLAMING BOMB Marked .30.06 Caliber WWI Rifle

Description:
WORLD WAR I Era U.S. EDDYSTONE M1917 .30-06 Bolt Action C&R Rifle w/BAYONET

1918 FLAMING BOMB Marked .30.06 Caliber WWI Rifle

Here we present a C&R U.S. Eddystone Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle, made in 1918 in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. The Eddystone Model 1917 was an adaptation of Britain’s Enfield Pattern 1914 that both Remington, Eddystone (a subsidiary of Remington), and Winchester were producing during the Great War. This was prior to direct American intervention, which occurred in April of 1917, in the worldwide conflict. When the U.S. entered the war, they too needed all the small arms production they could muster for the war effort. Rather than retooling these factories to produce the American Model 1903, the U.S. Ordnance Department simply elected to adapt the Enfield Pattern 1914 to American specifications, primarily chambering the rifle for .30-06 Springfield, creating the U.S. Model 1917. These went to arm the American Expeditionary Force in Europe during WWI.

The Eddystone Arsenal was a Baldwin Locomotive Works subsidiary located in Eddystone, Pennsylvania that produced military hardware for the Allies of World War I. As orders from combatants exceeded the production capacity of Baldwin's Philadelphia factory, this manufacturing facility was built in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. When the first world war ended, this manufacturing complex was used for locomotive manufacturing as Baldwin’s Eddystone Plant.

The top of the barrel is marked “U.S./MODEL OF 1917/EDDYSTONE”. Included is a “1917” dated Remington M1917 two-tone bayonet and leather scabbard.

The overall condition is very good. Blue finish and parkerized barrel. The stock is good with expected wear. The action is robust. Mirror bright bore with sharp rifling. Legible markings. Good “U.S. / Flaming Bomb” bayonet. This example is arsenal refinished.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 26 inches.

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

ancestryguns

$2100

#250696
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $2,100.00
Buy Now