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Eddystone Model 1917 Enfield Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Eddystone Model 1917 Enfield Bolt Action Rifle
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U.S. Model 1917 Enfield Bolt Action Rifle, by Eddystone, #713514, .30-06 cal., 26'' barrel, parkerized finish, walnut stock, blade front sight with protecting ears, and folding leaf with aperture adjustable rear sight. Marked on receiver ring ''U.S. MODEL OF 1917 EDDYSTONE''. U.S. Ordnance Dept ''Flaming Bomb'' inspection stamp on left side of receiver, and on barrel below the front sight ''E''/(flaming bomb)/6-18''. No cartouches on stock, small ''3N'' and (faint) eagle head inspection stamp on underside of wrist. ''Flaming bomb'' stamp only on bolt handle, small parts and tip of forend stamped with an ''E''. Magazine depressor fitted in magazine well. Condition overall is very good with approx. 95% of the re-parkerized finish remaining on metal surfaces, showing light wear to the bolt and buttplate. Wood is solid with applied varnish over old light scratches and handling marks. The throat has a small dark area that may clean better, otherwise the bore is very good with strong rifling. Action is smooth. Est.: $500-$750. (C&R) (Joe Poyer collection)