USMA-82
NES Member
I went to the Marlboro show this weekend with the intent to make an acquisition: either a Finnish M39, or a U.S. Model 1917 rifle. The M39's were nowhere to be found, but there were at least two 1917's, include the one I eventually bought from Guns and Gun Parts (rear of the hall, along the back wall).
It's an Eddystone, serial # 944,xxx, with a correct barrel dated 7 - 18. All visible parts are Eddystone, with the exception of the butt plate and the rear sight slide (Remington). The wood is in tremendous shape - there has been some "refinishing" but the Arsenal stamps are still visible on the side and underneath the stock.
The bore is terrific too - one guy at the show had a guage, and measure the muzzle wear for me: 1.75 Now I got to find a gunsmith to give it a once over, including a headspace check.
I had at least a dozen folks ask me 1) was it for sale? and 2) how much did you pay for it? Every one of them told me I stole it for the price I paid! I have to agree. Similar postings on the gun auction websites were $100 to $200 more than I paid.
I'll give a shot at posting a picture, but this is my first attempt - hope it comes out alright.....
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c98/USMA-82/EddystoneModel1917.jpg
It's an Eddystone, serial # 944,xxx, with a correct barrel dated 7 - 18. All visible parts are Eddystone, with the exception of the butt plate and the rear sight slide (Remington). The wood is in tremendous shape - there has been some "refinishing" but the Arsenal stamps are still visible on the side and underneath the stock.
The bore is terrific too - one guy at the show had a guage, and measure the muzzle wear for me: 1.75 Now I got to find a gunsmith to give it a once over, including a headspace check.
I had at least a dozen folks ask me 1) was it for sale? and 2) how much did you pay for it? Every one of them told me I stole it for the price I paid! I have to agree. Similar postings on the gun auction websites were $100 to $200 more than I paid.
I'll give a shot at posting a picture, but this is my first attempt - hope it comes out alright.....
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c98/USMA-82/EddystoneModel1917.jpg