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

[skeet]

I had a Winchester Enfield at one time. The darn thing was one of the most accurate iron sighted rifles I ever shot. Somewhat heavy and a little awkward..but really accurate. I have a 1903A3 barrelled action here now...dated 5-43 and I don't think it's been shot. Bent swept bolt and milled bottom end so think it was intended to be a Sniper rifle. Given to me by a WWII Marine pilot about 4 yrs ago...just before he passed away. I took care of all his shooting stuff for his widow...at his request the action was given to me. He was a good man. I think of him and his stories quite often. He had a lot of arms etc from the war. Even had a Military Thompson. Got to shoot it one time. It was an awesome piece. Had to give it to one of his relatives. Darn!!