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Modified Eddystone Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
Modified Eddystone Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle
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Modified Eddystone Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle, #42047, .30-06 cal., 19.5'' barrel, painted finish, walnut stock, blade front sight with protecting ears and adjustable folding leaf rear sight, and U.S.G.I. cotton sling. Marked on receiver ring ''U.S. MODEL OF 1917 EDDYSTONE''. Left side of stock is stamped ''AAX'' forward of the wrist, and there is a partial boxed ''RA'' stamped on the left side of the buttstock. Rifle has been modified by shortening the barrel, stock, and forend. Forward piece of the shortened forend and handguard are now glued in place. Condition overall is very good with over 90% of the painted finish remaining on the metal, which was applied over old pitting. Bolt has been cleaned bright. Wood is very good showing mostly light handling marks. Action is smooth, bore has some darkening in the grooves otherwise very good with very good rifling. No visible import marks. Est.: $300-$500. (C&R)