1917 Eddystone or Enfield.....is there a trade market for a sporterized version?

[Robray]

I have a 1917 Eddystone in 30/06. My dad bought this gun out of a catalog when he was young and I also hunted with it in my youth. The action and barrell are all original and this gun shoots like a dream. It's very accurate and, although heavy, balances like a dream. Is there a trade market for this gun or a retail market for the sporterized versions. I'm not sure I would part with it. Just curious.

 

[Shrek926]

Pics!! How heavily "sporterized"... Has it been drilled and tapped? Lots more needed to tell you if you have a $100 or $500 firearm.

 

[Robray]

 

[Robray]

 

[Stuckon22]

Nice hunting rifle, I would say around 175-275, had a couple of these sporterized and that is what they went for. If you decide to sell, let me know. Thanks

 

[Robray]

Thanks for the repy and info Stuckon8. We hunted this rifle all over the Ocmulgee River bottoms when I was growing up, many times from a canoe so this gun got used and banged around a bit. It's not pretty but it shoots great and the overall balance of the gun when you shoulder it is outstanding. I'll keep you in mind should I decide to sell.

 

[Stuckon22]

Thanks for the repy and info Stuckon8. We hunted this rifle all over the Ocmulgee River bottoms when I was growing up, many times from a canoe so this gun got used and banged around a bit. It's not pretty but it shoots great and the overall balance of the gun when you shoulder it is outstanding. I'll keep you in mind should I decide to sell.

Rob, sold one of these in original config for 350.00 and one sporterized for 225(rabbit ear sights were ground down like yours so a scope would fit). Looked at my old records..These are great shooters. Thanks and good luck!