Model Of 1917

[Windjammer]

My barber is in his mid-eightys. He has no interest in guns or knives. He is a WWII Vet....having served mostly in Italy.

I have known this man since 1970. He has shown be a beautiful Luger that he brought back from Italy.

Yesterday he showed me two model 1917's......One is marked Model of 1917 WINCHESTER...s/n..1718**.

The other is marked Model of 1917 EDDYSTONE...s/n..2861**. On the stocks of both rifles there is a rectangle with 3GM-K inside.

Both look identical, and look unused.....no rust on the metal or marks on the wood. Both have original canvas straps.

I'm not into military rifles. He asked me what they are worth. I told him I didn't know, but would ask around. I expect he will pass them to his son. I dunno...

To those of you that are into this type of rifle, what are they worth..??

[Sixgun]

WJ,
1917's are the same as the British boltguns--very rugged---just chambered for our '06. The Winchesters are a bit more collectable than the Eddystones which by the way, were made about 15 miles from where I live.

Great guns but they don't get the respect or the money that our 1903's get. Around here, a minty specimen made by Winchester might bring a grand with the Eddystone a couple of hundred less. Average guns in used condition (but nice) will bring 5-7---------------------Sixgun

[Wind]

Hey there Windjammer - You might try poking around this site. Plenty of information available here. Of course pictures will help make the information that much more accurate. Hope this helps. Wind

http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=111

[Modoc ED]

Sixgun pretty much got it right as to price but a pristine Eddystone will bring as much as a Winchester or Remington these days.

[bsaride]

I like this site for anything military weapons related.

http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22

[horsesoldier03]

A service grade 1917 Enfield from CMP goes for $500, their prices are typically $200 cheaper on the same gun that you would find at a gunshow. I think the $700 for one in the condition you stated is a bit on the low side. The high mark on a Garand that has been rebuilt from CMP is $999. I would expect a 1917 in pristine condition and having never been rebuilt would fetch a premium beyond those figures. If he is looking to sell, he needs to make sure he markets it into an auction setting for Military Gun Collectors to recognize its full potential. IMO it will go for around $1000 to 1200. You might contact the CMP and ask for guidance. In the past I have seen premium guns at auction rather than sold at a set price. I am not sure if they will do consignments.

http://www.thecmp.org/m1917.htm