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    EDDYSTONE 1917

    I recently picked up an Eddystone 1917 production date, 2/18.

    All numbers match. Wood is in very good condition and bluing is around 85%. The barrel is original.

    It was reconditioned at the Agusta Armory, and it's really 8n excellent shape.

    I paid $650.00 for it. Is this a good price?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MountieFan16 View Post
    I paid $650.00 for it.
    Without seeing pics, I'd say you paid about half of it's actual value. Now...let's have a look?
    Regards, Jim

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    Thanks Jim! I feel better now after paying as much as I did for my Eddystone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    Without seeing pics, I'd say you paid about half of it's actual value. Now...let's have a look?

    Evidently you got Hell of a deal. When I bought my Rifle, True Value showed under guns sold, with beaters in the $400 range with the high over $1000. Gun Broker showed a low of $800 and a high over $2000.

    The way I look at it, you opinion is like bellybutton, everyone has one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MountieFan16 View Post
    The way I look at it, you opinion is like bellybutton, everyone has one.
    I've read this thread about five times and don't get your point. You unhappy or what?
    Regards, Jim

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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    I've read this thread about five times and don't get your point. You unhappy or what?
    Not at all. When I posted that I paid $650 for my 1917 Eddystone a member said I paid Way too much. So, I posted what guns for sale were going for. I

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    Great buy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MountieFan16 View Post
    When I posted that I paid $650 for my 1917 Eddystone a member said I paid Way too much.
    I said you paid about half what it should have sold for...meaning you got a great deal.
    Regards, Jim

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    Yes very fair price,$800 + norm for nice 1917

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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    I've read this thread about five times and don't get your point. You unhappy or what?
    Absolutely not. My rifle is in great shape and the $650.00 I paid for it was a decent price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifle View Post
    I said you paid about half what it should have sold for...meaning you got a great deal.
    Thank you.

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