My dad acquired this gun at a local estate sale for $200, here is the description from the ad:
Up for Auction is an Eddystone Model 1917 chambered in 30-06. The
Eddystone 1917 30-06 was built during World War I because the arsenals
could not keep up with the 1903 Springfields. They were built by
Remington amd at Remmingtons Eddystone plant. The rifle does have a
crack in the forward heat shield that appears to have had a
professional repair.
He is looking to resell but first asked if I was interested, he only wants what he paid for it. I'll be honest it would sit around a lot and probably only be used when I go to the range, possibly one day I'll go deer hunting. I just wanted to know what your thoughts are about this rifle, and in the future I decide I don't want it, will I be able to get my money back if I sell it?
Is there any way to verify this is actually chambered for the 30-06 (I don't see any markings).
Thanks.
Up for Auction is an Eddystone Model 1917 chambered in 30-06. The
Eddystone 1917 30-06 was built during World War I because the arsenals
could not keep up with the 1903 Springfields. They were built by
Remington amd at Remmingtons Eddystone plant. The rifle does have a
crack in the forward heat shield that appears to have had a
professional repair.
He is looking to resell but first asked if I was interested, he only wants what he paid for it. I'll be honest it would sit around a lot and probably only be used when I go to the range, possibly one day I'll go deer hunting. I just wanted to know what your thoughts are about this rifle, and in the future I decide I don't want it, will I be able to get my money back if I sell it?
Is there any way to verify this is actually chambered for the 30-06 (I don't see any markings).
Thanks.