1917 Eddystone

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Just wondering what people's thoughts were on this rifle, I own 2 one Sporterized (not by me), the other has stock cut down (forward and upper stocks missing). This one was also enlisted to the Canadian forces, unsure if either have saw action in either war.
 
I've had dealing with two of them, and actively looking for one for myself.
The first is all original, with a red stripe painted on the but. The paint was applied when issued, something to do with homeland defense.???
I've used the rifle on a 630 yard gong, iron sights, 4th round hit, couldn't miss after that.

The second is a nice sporter/hunting rifle. It's my bro-inlaws and I'm heading out the door right now to sight in for him.

I don't know my milsurps, but I'm liking both of these rifles. So much so, I want my own.

Good luck.
 
The red paint stripe from my understanding was to identify it as a 30.06 round. I am also happy with both mine, very accurate rifles.
 
Great guns, much more accurate and robust then the 1903 Springer. Plus they hold 6 in the mag. I have a Winny and a Remmy I will never part with..
 
rudrod91 said:
The red paint stripe from my understanding was to identify it as a 30.06 round. I am also happy with both mine, very accurate rifles.
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That would make more sense.
The owner of the rifle inherited it from his grandfather. His grandfather was issued the rifle by the Home Guard. I had the pleasure of "cleaning up" the rifle and firing the dust off. Like the picture above, it's a beauty.

I just got back from sighting the sporter and I think I'm in love with it. It was well done, and makes for a good hunting rifle. A little heavy, but I'd pack it. And accurate, oh boy, that's why I love her.
 
I recently acquired one. seems to kick more than springfields and other 30-06 service rifles but I like the #### on close actions and the sights were revolutionary at the time.
 
Bar none, the toughest, most powerful, most accurate, military small arm of the 20th century. Anyone who says different is simply wrong. 6 rds of 30-06 goodness.
 
My neighbour loaned me one. Full stock, everything, including the red paint.

Tried it in a bit of a hurry with a target on a stump at 30 yards last week on a bear hunting trip. Got two bullets in the same hole. I'm itching to try it at 100 yards.
 
what about the p14 what are the consenses on these rifles,ERA,Reminginton,winchester are they not as good as the 3006.They were the rifles that the model 1917 copied the only major difference is the round it fires 303 as compared to 3006. No comparison right or wrong?
 
gordonlbyrne said:
what about the p14 what are the consenses on these rifles,ERA,Reminginton,winchester are they not as good as the 3006.They were the rifles that the model 1917 copied the only major difference is the round it fires 303 as compared to 3006. No comparison right or wrong?
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The P14 and P17 are pretty much identical. Only difference is the magwells, bore diameter and the fact that the P14 had volley sights installed originally. The 17 holds 6 rounds because the 303 is rimmed and therefore takes up more space, so that extra space means an extra round if you're putting 30-06 in there.

I do have a P14 here wearing a C-Broadarrow stamped P17 stock. The stock has no signs of the red paint so I'm thinking that this was done using extra US P17 stocks.
 
Love these rifles. I have a P14 Eddy with a hacksawed stock that will still lay an 11/2" group at 100 with cheap factory ammo and a bore that is definitely less than pristine. Just grabbed my first P17 yesterday, unfortunately it was sporterized beyond restoration back in the 70's. Fortunately, it was done tastefully in a very nice chunk of walnut and rebarrelled to 35 Whelen. Still has that slick #### on close action, can't wait to lug this one into the deer woods!
 
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