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Hi gang
I picked up this Remington M1917 from a buddy of mine. Im not really into these that much and was thinking about selling it on Gunbroker. Can anybody give me a idea of what it might be worth? Its all Remington and is all correct. Never been through a rebuild. It gauges at under a 1. Not sure if the sling is original or not.
Nice looking rifle. It is a fairly early Remington M1917. What is the barrel date, does it have a R stamped into the tip of the stock and what marks are struck on the stock in-front/behind the trigger housing? Bore condition? If they check out IMHO $800-$1,000, given that original, high condition M1917's are getting more attention and higher prices.
BTW- I think the sling is a repro (I have one). Per Ferris book the barrel date is most likely 11-17 or 12-17 for that receiver SN.
There is a R stamped in the end of the stock. The barrel is dated 12-17 and condition of the bore is near mint. Right in front of the trigger assembly there looks like a flame or eagle sitting and it looks like a 339
Sounds pretty good. Are there any markings aft of the trigger guard (numbers, letters, another eagle?)
That is unquestionably the nicest Remington I have ever seen. Maybe the nicest M1917 I have seen. I would say easily $1,000 to the right buyer. It will only go up in value and would only sell it if I had to.
I have all three makers but none measures up to yours and mine are very nice, but not correct or all original.:clap:
That is one nice M1917. The market is a bit soft right now. If you can, hold onto it for awhile until the economy improves.
I have to check aft of the trigger assembly tomorrow but I dont think there are other markings but im not sure.
Nicest one I have seen. I love the rifles from the war years. A M1917 is on my list. I hope I live long enough to own one. You're holding more than a rifle, your holding history as well!! Go out and shoot it, you may learn to love it!! Buy, buy, buy, never sell!!..
Well I checked aft of the trigger guard assembly and I found no other markings. Im going to have to give this some thought it is a nice piece.
The next question, Are the trigger guard screws still staked? If it appears that noone has put a screw driver to the screws then don't.
john
Well I wish I could say that but I pulled it apart to clean it and they turned freely. Im thinking im going to keep it for a while and Ill probably get a correct orignal sling for it. Its worthy of it.
Reminds me of mine. Mine is mostly Remington, but there are some Eddystone parts. See pics...
You have a very nice rifle, it will only increase in value. Best way to find current value is to look on gunbroker and see what similar rifles have SOLD for (not the asking price).
daveboy