Whatzit Worth?

[ed h]

I found a 1917 Enfield (Eddystone, I think) that has a sporter stock, military sights removed (holes still there), and drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The scope mounts have been removed. Overall the gun looks pretty sound. Would it be worth purchasing and putting back to the original military configuration? They're asking about $225.
Thanks,
Ed

[skeet]

If it had a scope mount on it was the rear sight milled off? If it was..ya can't restore it..not to original. The sight ears would be gone. There was a mount made to fit without removing it IIRC. Probably worth 225 just for a shooter.. I just found an old 03A3 that has been partially sporterized. 150 bucks makes it worthwhile I guess.

[Adam Helmer]

ed h,

Welcome to the Forum. Skeet nailed it when he asked if the "ears" for the rear sight were milled off. I bet they were in order to scope the rifle. How is the bore? Was the original 26-inch barrel cut back a few inches? It will cost quite a bit to restore the piece to original condition, despite the scope drill and tap operation. A decent stock and hardware will run about the asking price of $225.00.

There are P-17 rifles in military shape in the $350-$500 range hereabouts. Again, welcome to this site.

Adam

[Gil Martin]

These folks have given good advice. To answer your questions, the U.S. 1917 Enfield as described cannot be remilitarized since the rear sight ears are gone. I have bought several sporterized 1917 Enfield rifles that did not have the metal altered and could be remilitarized. The most I ever paid for a sporterized 1917 was $125.00. Original 1917 Enfields are running $500.00 and up around here right now. Hope this helps. All the best...
Gil