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U.S. Eddystone Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
U.S. Eddystone Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle
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U.S. Eddystone Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle, with bayonet, #117093, .30-06 cal., 26'' barrel, blued finish, walnut stock, blade front sight with protecting ears and adjustable folding leaf rear sight, with commercial leather sling. Marked on receiver ring ''U.S.MODEL OF 1917 EDDYSTONE'', and on barrel behind the front sight ''R(flaming bomb) 11 18''. There is a boxed ''S S.A.A.'' cartouche on left side of the forend forward of the wrist and a ''square P'' firing proof on the underside of the stock wrist. Tip of the forend is unmarked. Rear sling bracket has been removed and a commercial sling post installed. Wood under the bolt handle has been removed and re-shaped. Condition overall is very good with metal surfaces retaining approx. 85% finish, showing old rust on the buttplate. Wood is very good with a dark rear handguard and roughness and gouges on the underside of the forend. Action is smooth, bright bore is very good. No visible import marks. Bayonet is marked ''1917 Remington'' on the left side, and ''(flaming bomb)US'' with an added Eagle head stamp on right side ricasso. Bayonet condition overall is very good with light patina to the sharpened blade and a few old handling marks to the otherwise very good handles. Latch operates smoothly. U.S. scabbard is marked on the rear ''G&K/1917'' and is in very good condition, with patina to the chape and locket and overall light handling marks to the leather body. There is a serial number stamped on the throat. Est.: $500-$750. (C&R)