Chance at 2 Eddystones

[Slinky]

Looking forward to seeing the pics!

[lkgmadmax]

Off the top I would go for #2. What is it's finish? does the 1-18 date correlate with the receiver serial #.

The stock has not been messed with, it's dark walnut with strong cartouches and the barrel does tie to the receiver serial number period. I plan to clean the stock with a mineral oil and linseed oil mixture then move to linseed oil. Thanks, David

[armabill]

How do you know that #2 is 100% correct?

[lkgmadmax]

How do you know that #2 is 100% correct?

The dealer has gone through it inspecting the part markings, he stands behind it. Comes with a 5 day inspection as well.

[armabill]

Most dealers wouldn't do that, very nice of him. Then I'd get #2.
I have one also and the seller did the same for me.

Finding one that's all 100% is not common. Getting one in good shape and
all correct is even harder.

Yeah, pics would be great.

[lkgmadmax]

Most dealers wouldn't do that, very nice of him. Then I'd get #2.
I have one also and the seller did the same for me.

Finding one that's all 100% is not common. Getting one in good shape and
all correct is even harder.

Yeah, pics would be great.

Bill thanks, I will post pics next week after receiving it.

I'm working on the Winchester now. I've had some conversations with two Winchester owners today who have serial number traced back to the first shipment of M1917's from Winchester one serial being 645 and the other in the 360's, I would love to snag one of them. They have no idea if they are correct or not, I suspect not. the 645 serial number has the 3GM-K cartouche on it indicating inspection or possible repair after WWII. The owner indicated it has one had two owners since 1947 with him being the 2nd one. Said he was offered 1300.00 a while back for it, he's thinking now it may be worth more.

[armabill]

For your info, I went to Eddystone High School which isn't far from where the rifles were made.

[lkgmadmax]

For your info, I went to Eddystone High School which isn't far from where the rifles were made.

I bet the area isn't recognizable today compared to the way it looked 100 years ago, were any of the buildings saved?

[armabill]

No buildings were saved. Now, just flat ground with weeds. Remember, they had an explosion there awhile back.
This didn't help any.