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Eddystone arsenal was the manufacturing plant responsible for producing the remington contract model 1917 rifles for the u. Replacement barrels were made in wwii and many 1917 rifles were arsenal reconditioned with either two groove or four groove barrels. The eddystone alumni list on this page come from a variety of sources. Aug 07, 2009 this past weekend i picked a nice collection piece 4570 trapdoor from an collector.

Yearbook of the international law commission 1952 volume ii. They were designed as 7mm magnum,but war intervened. The eddystone ammunition corporation paid all of the funeral expenses. Employ ment decreased to 3,917 on july 15, 1917, but gradually increased to a maximum of 15,409 men and women on september 27, 1918, all working on the u. According to smith and smith in the book of rifles, on page 459 it states. Browning with the model 1917 watercooled gun developed during the wwi. Once again, winchester, remington and eddystone all provided the. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding. Yearbook of the international law commission 1953 volume ii. The story of the modified 1917 enfield, which was the rifie on which.

An average rate of production of 1,000 rifles per day was eventually achieved, with the greatest rate of production of 2,000 rifles in one day on march 10, 1917. Eddystone munitions company was organized in 1917 after the eddystone explosion. My grandmother told me that gpa was one of those who used to crawl out at night and pick up the dead. An m1917 enfield rifle was used by sergeant alvin c. Sep 01, 2014 i bought this remington model 1917, pictures were taken before i cleaned it. I have a primo one that was hardly used that i paid 850 for and i have another that looked like it had. Eddystone explosion memorial in chester rural cemetery in chester, pennsylvania 12,000 mourners gathered in the chester rural cemetery on april, 1917, for a massive funeral service. High school alumni in eddystone, pennsylvania pa class. The m1917 enfield, the american enfield, formally named united states rifle, cal. I do have some p14s that are matching as far as the receiver, bolt and rear sight, any of my 1917s i would just be venturing a guess as to actual. The eddystone shoots as well as the 03 and to me is a much better designed combat rifle. It shoots great, wood stock, kinda heavy and has a good kick thats why im selling.

Up for auction is an eddystone model 1917 chambered in 3006. The family story in a nutshell is he recovered them from a couple enemy combatants while serving in or around the iron triangle in 1969. Production facilities were already set up to manufacture the british pattern 1914 rifle. Some history on eddystone the ridley township history. The british government armory at enfield lock, middlesex, was founded in 1804 to assemble brown bess muskets for use by the countrys military forces. The rifle is an arsenal rebuilt, can anyone tell me what the rl. Clicking one of your friends will give you locations that you can get back in touch with the fellow graduate.

Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. Eddystone 1917 remington barrel which is common on a eddystone, winchester bolt,everything else i can see is marked e, bluing is a for sale by togie2016 on gunsamerica 908081942. Aug 02, 2008 i recently picked up a 3006 enfield model of 1917 eddystone rifle. Should i buy eddystone 1917 for the most part, ive sought inexpensive pieces that are in good functional shape and just need a bit of tlc to clean them up etc. My us model 1917 eddystone enfield sign in to follow this. We realize that a eddystone high school year book may be hard to find so registering to complete your schools virtual yearbook may be the next best thing to finding eddystone. The second floor had a stage and meeting room and could seat 200 people. We realize that a eddystone high school year book may be hard to find so registering to complete your schools virtual yearbook may be the next best thing to finding eddystone high school yearbooks. The barrel date is e 718 and the muzzle wear reading is 2. Jun 01, 2007 us model 1917 enfield rifle eddystone previously manufactured by the royal small arms factory located on the northern outskirts of london, in middlesex, england. Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the 1917 russian revolution, tate modern stage.

Eddystone 1917 i can figure out the bedding and most of the normal stuff, but want to retain the solid iron sights and also mount a scope on it. To view alumni that graduated in eddystone around your class year, enter your graduation year in the search box at the top of the page. With 23 large folio plates and maps illustrating the lighthouses location and design eddystone lighthouse smeaton, john. Meaning you can now get free condoms are available by post for 16 25 year.

Please enter a serial number and click the submit button. I do have some p14s that are matching as far as the receiver, bolt and rear sight, any of my 1917 s i would just be venturing a guess as to actual originality. When america entered the war, manufacturing switched from making the p 14 in 303, to a rifle for the. Ferris, and itll give you all the details you want. If my 56 year old peepers can see it, i will nail it with that 1917 or my m1 garand at any range. This excellent original model 1917 has a very good bore with strong rifling but dark grooves. The m1917 enfield was a development of the british enfield pattern trial rifle chambered in an experimental. The story of eddystone remington society of america.

With construction completed, on march 25, 1916, work began in ilion on the. Which btw is one heckuva fun match held at camp perry every year. My us model 1917 eddystone enfield m1917 rifles ref u. The shop owner told me the american legion had the rifle and use it in their ceremonies. I like to read about experiences with firearms i own, was curious or interested about. If you see your name among the eddystone high school graduates, someone is looking for you.

Eddystones population in the 1923 chester times year book was estimated at. Numerically, it was the main rifle used by the american expeditionary forces in europe. I have a 1917 eddystone enfield rifle cal 3006 with stock mil barrel. Eddystone m1917 enfield questions long range hunting forum. Once again, winchester, remington and eddystone all provided the rifle in quantity with totals being 545,511, 545,541 and 1,181,09 from these manufacturers respectively. Remington, winchester and eddystone manufactured 2,200,000 model 1917s. Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts 1 we have not used ocroptical character recognition. Up for sale today is a us eddystone model 1917 serial no. I have read elsewhere that eddystone rifles had an issue with cracked receivers. Ive been making some calls to various gun shops in the area to see what they have and found a shop that has a pair of carcanos that i decided to check out.

Information about the new ccard postal service in plymouth in response to coronavirus. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. This excellent original model 1917 has a very good bore with strong rifling but dark. Free condoms by post for 16 25 year olds in plymouth. Gonna get a 243 for my son instead of giving him this as a beginner rifle. This decision wisely cut down design time and lowered production costs for the new m1917 or model 1917 rifle. Eddystone made rifles for the british during world war 1, the enfield p141914 in 303. From what ive read, eddystone made both blued and parked finishes after sept 1918, before that all 1917 s were blued.

John moses browning january 23, 1855 november 26, 1926 was an american firearms designer who developed many varieties of military and civilian firearms, cartridges, and gun mechan. I have a 1917 eddystone 3006 with a 3x9 cheap scope on it and i want to sell it, what is this gun worth. While looking at his for sale collection i notice a parts gun in the corner. I recently picked up a 3006 enfield model of 1917 eddystone rifle. Winchesters seem to be the priciest, followed by remington and eddystone in that order. To view alumni that graduated in eddystone around your class year, enter your graduation year. Miller 1924 miller was the assistant superintendent at the time of dr. M1917 enfield american enfield boltaction service rifle. Cmp forums cmp sales cmp bolt action rifles 1917 eddystone barrel question. Mar 12, 2019 this decision wisely cut down design time and lowered production costs for the new m1917 or model 1917 rifle. In april 1918, the eddystone rifle works hired its first women for produc tion tasks. Pattern 14 rifle stock identification arms and other.

The name eddystone print works was registered that same year as a. Some would say that they are not the best of the 1917 actions but in in 17 years of use mine has never given any problem with a steady. The 1917 enfield was made with the double heat treatment steel, and did not suffer the same problems, if you want to characterize this as a problem. I bought this remington model 1917, pictures were taken before i cleaned it. Sep 30, 2014 i have a 1917 eddystone 3006 with a 3x9 cheap scope on it and i want to sell it, what is this gun worth. The stock is an original eddystone stock which shows original cartouches. Sorry i had a cold when i made this video that and android phone had a cr. The eddystone has a 26 inch barrel and a 6 round integral magazine. Yesterdays weapons forums view topic 1918 eddystone. When america entered the war, manufacturing switched from making the p 14 in 303, to a rifle for the u.

I would deeply appreciate any additional information anyone can provide about this. S army with a caliber of 3006 in 1917, so becoming the m17. The big question is there any common problems to watch out for. At full capacity the plant produced 6,000 rifles per day and supplied nearly two thirds of all the rifles used in combat by the american army in france.

Oct 02, 2008 1917 eddystone i have a 1917 eddystone. I would suggest you picking up a copy of united states rifle, model of 1917, an excellent book by c. This book provides a history of the rifle, the manufacturers, and various rebuilds and markings these magnificent old rifles collected over the last 100 years. That got my attention but as i dont know a tremendous amount about them i went home and researched them quite a bit last evening. York on october 8, 1918, during the event for which he was awarded the medal of honor, as the u. In the present stage of development of international law it cannot, in view of the. The new world war i drama from director sam mendes, 1917, unfolds in realtime, tracking a pair of british soldiers as they cross the western front on a desperate rescue mission. I am considering adding a 1917 enfield to my collection. The rifle is an arsenal rebuilt, can anyone tell me what the rl stands for. The rifle still looks great and in its original or at least military rebuilt condition. In 1917 the plant became the eddystone rifle plant midvale steel and ordnance company and began to manufacture. I asked if i could see it and he said sure its an old enfield so i picked it up and lord behold its an eddystone in original conidition. Eddystone model 1917 bolt action rifle nra museums. On april 10, 1917, four days after the united states declared war on germany, an explosion at the eddystone ammunition corporations artillery shell plant in eddystone, pennsylvania, killed 9.

They were first built as the patern of 1914 303british. Within five months, three thousand or 19% of those employed here were women. Model 1917 enfield question winchesters seem to be the priciest, followed by remington and eddystone in that order. S model of 1917 eddystone wwi 1917 eddystone full military. Lancashire fusilier before you tell me i am wrong, read my post more carefully. In addition to the manufacturers initial, the barrel markig will include the ordnance dept. Wagners death and was appointed acting superintendent until a replacement was hired. I dont fancy clamping onto the barrel area cooper scout rifle style or drilling and tapping into the receiver if there are alternatives.

It was the gun my grandfather carried in the war to end all wars. I was at a local gun shop today and they have a eddystone 1917. The list of names is also useful for getting together a eddystone high school reunion if you dont have a complete list of the students from your. Americas munitions 19171918 us army center of military history. Register to let other graduates of eddystone high school find and contact you. The eddystone 1917 3006 was built during world war i because the arsenals could not keep up with the 1903 springfields.