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Lot 3580: Two WWI U.S. Bolt Action Military Rifles

Two WWI U.S. Bolt Action Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 3580: Two WWI U.S. Bolt Action Military Rifles

Two WWI U.S. Bolt Action Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Eddystone Model 1917 Rifle with Bayonet and Sling

Manufacturer: Eddystone
Model: 1917
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30 06
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1200
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 273
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blade front and ladder rear sights, with an Eddystone barrel dated "9-18", "E" marked small parts and a GI walnut stock with a faint "eagle" stamp in the wrist area. The left side has two "RIA/ FK" cartouches and a flat trapdoor butt. With a 1917 dated Remington bayonet and an unmarked brown leather sling with brass fittings.

Rating Definition:

Arsenal refurbished, with 95% of the gray finish, showing mild handling marks and edge wear. A darker finish is visible on the bolt catch and safety switch. Stock is arsenal repaired, with a beech wood handguard, scattered pressure dents and scratches. Mild wear on the bayonet, cracking of the leather. Mechanically excellent



B) U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Sling and Bayonet

Manufacturer: Rock Island Arsenal
Model: 1903
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1200
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 273
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blade front sight with sheet metal cover and folding ladder rear sights. The barrel is marked; "RIA 7-18" and the bolt is a WWII replacement marked "B" on the underside of the handle with the large gas hole, with block letter markings on the magazine cutoff switch and serifs on the chamber markings. Standard straight grip walnut stock with forearm grasping grooves, faint cartouche ahead of the wrist, and a smooth trapdoor buttplate. With a 1918 dated Boyt sling and a 1918 dated Springfield bayonet.

Rating Definition:

Arsenal rebuilt, with 60% of the arsenal blue finish. The barrel and front band are showing a brown patina, with a bright gray showing along the high edges and scattered handling marks. Stock is good, with pressure dents and scratches. Sling is good, with some cracking, bayonet shows some mild wear. Mechanically excellent.



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