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    Looking for Eddystone Enfield info.

    I am trying to find out what we have here, It’s a Eddystone Enfield 1917. Don’t know what caliber it is, yet. Where do I get some info on this thing? Where do I start?
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    First of all, what markings does it have on the receiver ring?

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    think you answered your own question if it is in fact an M1917 , but assuming you really dont know and may only have been told ....

    if it has a W - RE - ERA marking its most likely a pattern 1914 in 303 'if' in original form and if it says 'EDDYSTONE" "US rifle model of 1917" then its a 3006 'if' in original form , but these were sported and wildcatted to the limits of their very strong action , so lots needs to be provided to help you - start with decent photos , and careful transcription of markings with the locations ,
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    You really should post this at the M1917 and Pattern 1913/1914 Rifles sub forum.
    Is this rifle in military configuration? is it sporterized? Bubbaed?
    M1917 rifles were chambered for the U.S. .30 cal (30-06) cartridge as manufactured.
    Post the receiver markings and some pictures for further help, you haven't given enough info to be any more helpful.
    Here are some web sites:
    http://www.odcmp.org/503/rifle.pdf
    M1917 Enfield - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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    It is 'EDDYSTONE" "US rifle model of 1917

    I will go over to paul's and get pictures and then I started this post in the wrong subform. I will change to M1917 subform (sorry) I'll be back tomorrow night with info

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dad View Post
    You really should post this at the M1917 and Pattern 1913/1914 Rifles sub forum.
    Is this rifle in military configuration? is it sporterized? Bubbaed?
    M1917 rifles were chambered for the U.S. .30 cal (30-06) cartridge as manufactured.
    Post the receiver markings and some pictures for further help, you haven't given enough info to be any more helpful.
    Here are some web sites:
    http://www.odcmp.org/503/rifle.pdf
    M1917 Enfield - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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    I don't know. hoping to get you guys enough info so you can tell me/us what it is. A friend was left a bunch of pistols, rifles ,black power, shotguns. We are trying to determine what is all here. There are SKS, AK’s, Mausers , M1grand, M1carbine, AR15, etc. (80+)

    Will change to M1917 and Pattern 1913/1914 Rifles sub forum

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    Quote Originally Posted by RMC51 View Post
    It is 'EDDYSTONE" "US rifle model of 1917

    I will go over to paul's and get pictures and then I started this post in the wrong subform. I will change to M1917 subform (sorry) I'll be back tomorrow night with info

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    It is the U.S. Issued version, therefore it is in 30.06 caliber.

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    "....It is the U.S. Issued version, therefore it is in 30.06 caliber....." that assuming no one sported it and altered the chamber which is not uncommon , these actions were very strong and did get altered

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