Value of Enfield?

[R.H. Lee]

At least I think it's an Enfield. I did a search, but there is too much info on Enfields here to figure it out

Top of receiver says "U.S. Model of 1917 Remington" Serial no. is 20xxx
Has bayonet lug and full wood stock. Stock is marked (stamped) "B.A.W (something) on cheekrest, and "JOEK" on left side next to receiver, there is a "P" in a circle underneath just behind the triggerguard.

I'm sorry I don't have digital photo capabilities.

Any ideas?

 

[Hutch]

It's an P-17 pattern Enfield, produced in large numbers for the Great War. If it's in good condition, it will certainly bring over $400, and certain variants command higher prices still. I'm not real clued-up on what makes one worth $795 while one, apparently identical to it, next in the rack is $525. I bought one a coupla weeks ago with a really crummy bore for $350. Finish and wood looked fine.

 

[R.H. Lee]

OK, thanks

I'll find somebody with go/nogo guages and check the headspace.
The bore looks good, maybe its a shooter!

 

[Baba Louie]

My Dad called mine "Alvin" one day when we were out shooting a bit.
I told him I preferred the title "Corporal York".
It's big (compared to the Springfield), it's bad, it's beautiful... 'cept mine is a Winchester. Bore's a bit dark, but it shoots better than my eyes allow and it doesn't have that thin little front sight like my 03.

 

[Lone Star]

This is basically a P-14 Enfield, made for the US in .30/06. Those made by Eddystone sometimes have brittle receivers, but the production by Remington and Winchester was okay.

It is important to understand that this is based on Mauser '98 design principles. It IS NOT a Lee-Enfield! (But it does clock on closing, unless modified by a gunsmith.)

For a long time, the action was scavenged by those wanting an action to have a gunsmith build them an expensive .375 H&H Magnum or .416 Rigby, because the action is longer than most bolt actions.

Today, older military rifles are costing more and more. If you see a good Enfield at a decent price, better get it, if you want one.

Lone Star

 

[MrMurphy]

And DO NOT SPORTERIZE IT! There's enough butchered military rifles out there already. Want a sporting rifle, go buy a Model 700!


Enfield generally shoot very nice. My Lee-Enfield shoots better and handles nicer, but that's subjective.

 

[R.H. Lee]

Thanks guys. I have no intention of 'sporterizing it'

Took it to the range yesterday. I really, really like the sights. Made the 32 " gong ring (480yds) 7 times out of 10

 

[Sunray]

Nice rifle. There's not many left in decent condition that won't empty your bank account. Any good smithy will be able to check the head space for you. It's just a .30-06. P-17's(a P-14 is the same rifle in .303 Brit) are usually fine, but it's a good idea to get it checked anyway. It's known as the American Enfield as it was designed by the Brits, but built under contract in the US. If you're looking for info on the net search for P-17 not just Enfield. And go here. Lots of good info.
http://www.surplusrifle.com/m1917/index.asp