CrazyHazyStu
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- Joined
- Nov 7, 2007
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- 16
I recently purchased a sporterized 1917. Unfortunately the sporterer did a number on the stock and barrel. I actually think the stock was nicely done (for being hacked up) and would work well for hunting. The barrel, however; had a the dovetail sight drilled straigh through it :-(. As an American I felt it my duty to replace the barrel on this piece of modified history. So I've already been throwing my poor pennies at this project...
Also the rear battle sight was replaced with a Redfield peep.
Here's my question for the knowledgeble folks at THR:
I could buy an original Eddystone stock today. I'm wondering how much I can restore my rifle. Am I correct in thinking that I will never be able to get an original rear battle sight back on given that the wind guard was milled off? Would an Eddystone still be considered collectible if it was close to as-issue conditioned (mil issue stock, mil issue barrel sight) with a replacement barrel and a non-military peep sight on the back? If so I will continue to throw my money into this or if not keep it as it is for fun shooter.
Thanks.
Also the rear battle sight was replaced with a Redfield peep.
Here's my question for the knowledgeble folks at THR:
I could buy an original Eddystone stock today. I'm wondering how much I can restore my rifle. Am I correct in thinking that I will never be able to get an original rear battle sight back on given that the wind guard was milled off? Would an Eddystone still be considered collectible if it was close to as-issue conditioned (mil issue stock, mil issue barrel sight) with a replacement barrel and a non-military peep sight on the back? If so I will continue to throw my money into this or if not keep it as it is for fun shooter.
Thanks.