BrettonJudy7
Sharpshooter
I am looking for some information on a rifle that I own. I have been unable to find anything concrete.
I own a Lee Enfield model of 1917 rifle, which was actually produced by Eddystone. It is chambered in 30-06.
The gun has all chrome colored metal parts with Eddystone Arsenal markings, and the wood furniture is a darker finish than the issued military versions.
It is in flawless condition, and is clearly a post war model.
I received this rifle in 2011 when my grandfather passed away, and it was inherited to me. I have never attempted to shoot the rifle, but it has a firing pin and everything is in perfect working order.
What I know:
The U.S. military used the Model of 1917 rifle during WWI instead of issuing all Springfield 1903's. (Alvin York used an M1917)
There were a few companies that produced this rifle in the U.S. (Winchester, Eddystone and Remington) and these rifles were re-purposed from shooting the .303 British, to now using a .30-06 for U.S. military.
There were around 2.1 million made.
What I don't know:
This has to be a post war model, but what years could this have been produced?
Is this a functioning shooting rifle? Or was this used primarily as a parade gun?
Is this a gun that was only used for ceremonies?
I don't know a lot of things about this.
I would like to know the guns purpose, and the years that this particular model was made. Maybe even the worth of the gun, although I do not intend to sell. I also have a bayonet for the rifle, that is dated to 1913, but it is clearly older than the rifle itself. Any information would be helpful! I can provide pics for anyone that is interested.
I own a Lee Enfield model of 1917 rifle, which was actually produced by Eddystone. It is chambered in 30-06.
The gun has all chrome colored metal parts with Eddystone Arsenal markings, and the wood furniture is a darker finish than the issued military versions.
It is in flawless condition, and is clearly a post war model.
I received this rifle in 2011 when my grandfather passed away, and it was inherited to me. I have never attempted to shoot the rifle, but it has a firing pin and everything is in perfect working order.
What I know:
The U.S. military used the Model of 1917 rifle during WWI instead of issuing all Springfield 1903's. (Alvin York used an M1917)
There were a few companies that produced this rifle in the U.S. (Winchester, Eddystone and Remington) and these rifles were re-purposed from shooting the .303 British, to now using a .30-06 for U.S. military.
There were around 2.1 million made.
What I don't know:
This has to be a post war model, but what years could this have been produced?
Is this a functioning shooting rifle? Or was this used primarily as a parade gun?
Is this a gun that was only used for ceremonies?
I don't know a lot of things about this.
I would like to know the guns purpose, and the years that this particular model was made. Maybe even the worth of the gun, although I do not intend to sell. I also have a bayonet for the rifle, that is dated to 1913, but it is clearly older than the rifle itself. Any information would be helpful! I can provide pics for anyone that is interested.