Winchester 1917

Coug_AR · 08-20-2006, 10:07 PM

Any one have anything to say about this rifle? Good or bad?
I just put $50 down, on a $400 (*keep in mind I live in Kalifornia*) 1917. Pretty good condition. Still has the rear peep sight, and front sight, but w/out the wings, its drilled and tappered for a scope, and it isnt the original stock, I dont think. Cause, didnt wasnt the original stock two piece, with a hand gaurd? The application for the rifle, would be for profound use of target shooting, and the occasional deer hunt. Basically, I have been lookin for a pretty cheap, accurate, bolt-action, 30-06 rifle, with iron sights. And it seems to me that I found it, just wanted to hear what yall had to say, because it aint to late to say "no thank you". Appreciate the input in advance.
Roy

Pred · 08-21-2006, 06:05 AM

I've got an Eddystone 1917 myself. I got the rifle at a gun show for like $350-$400, and that was 8-9 years ago. Those guns now are worth what a Garand is, upwards of $1000 for a "decent" rifle. I love the gun. If I remember right mine shot a few inches high at 100 yards, but was on the money.

08-20-2006, 10:07 PM	#1
Coug_AR Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0)	Winchester 1917 Any one have anything to say about this rifle? Good or bad? I just put $50 down, on a $400 (keep in mind I live in Kalifornia) 1917. Pretty good condition. Still has the rear peep sight, and front sight, but w/out the wings, its drilled and tappered for a scope, and it isnt the original stock, I dont think. Cause, didnt wasnt the original stock two piece, with a hand gaurd? The application for the rifle, would be for profound use of target shooting, and the occasional deer hunt. Basically, I have been lookin for a pretty cheap, accurate, bolt-action, 30-06 rifle, with iron sights. And it seems to me that I found it, just wanted to hear what yall had to say, because it aint to late to say "no thank you". Appreciate the input in advance. Roy

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08-21-2006, 06:05 AM	#2
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Trader Rating: (0)	I've got an Eddystone 1917 myself. I got the rifle at a gun show for like $350-$400, and that was 8-9 years ago. Those guns now are worth what a Garand is, upwards of $1000 for a "decent" rifle. I love the gun. If I remember right mine shot a few inches high at 100 yards, but was on the money.