Values of surplus arms

[Gil Martin]

The current issue of Gun Magazine, January 2007 has a splendid article "The P14/M1917 Enfield". The author does a fine job and I was a bit surprised at the quoted current prices of these rifles. He says that P14 prices range from $150.00 (in good condition) to $500.00 (for excellent). The U.S. 1917 is listed at $400.00 (good) to $800.00 (excellent).

While I am sure there are rifles with these hang tag prices around, a bit of shopping might uncover them at lower prices. The gun shop I frequent has an excellent U.S. 1917 Eddystone for $500.00. I have a few original Eddystone, Remington and Winchester 1917 rifles. All the best...
Gil