Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Eddystone Arsenal Sporterized Model of 1917!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Eddystone Arsenal
Model: Sporterized Model of 1917
Serial: 72873
Date of Manufacture: 1917
Caliber: 30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 21 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade on Base Front with Wing Protected Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
A Eddystone Arsenal Model of 1917 that has been sporterized represents a fascinating chapter in the long postwar life of this iconic American service rifle. Originally designed as a robust and accurate military arm for World War I, the Model of 1917’s rugged action and long 26-inch barrel made it an ideal platform for conversion into a hunting or sporting rifle once military surplus stocks became widely available. Sporterization typically involved trimming down the full-length military stock to a sleeker profile, removing the handguard and military hardware, and sometimes shortening the barrel for improved handling in the field. Many conversions also added new front sights, upgraded adjustable rear sights or scopes, and refinished or reshaped walnut stocks with more graceful lines, recoil pads, and checkering. The end result was often a lighter, more agile, and aesthetically refined rifle that retained the strength of its original Mauser-style action while being better suited to hunting deer, elk, and other North American game. Mechanically, the sporterized Model 1917 retains the strong dual-lug bolt action, controlled-feed extractor, and five-round internal magazine that made the design reliable under combat conditions. These same qualities made it equally dependable in the hunting fields, where adverse weather and rugged terrain demand a firearm that functions flawlessly. Many gunsmiths also rebarreled sporterized examples in popular hunting calibers beyond the original .30-06 Springfield, further enhancing their versatility. While such alterations typically removed much of the rifle’s collector value as a military artifact, they created highly serviceable sporting arms that were prized by hunters for decades. Today, a sporterized Eddystone Model 1917 stands as a testament to the ingenuity of mid-20th-century American gunsmiths and the enduring utility of a design that bridged the gap between battlefield durability and sporting elegance.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Sporterized Model of 1917
Serial: 72873
Date of Manufacture: 1917
Caliber: 30-06
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 21 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade on Base Front with Wing Protected Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
A Eddystone Arsenal Model of 1917 that has been sporterized represents a fascinating chapter in the long postwar life of this iconic American service rifle. Originally designed as a robust and accurate military arm for World War I, the Model of 1917’s rugged action and long 26-inch barrel made it an ideal platform for conversion into a hunting or sporting rifle once military surplus stocks became widely available. Sporterization typically involved trimming down the full-length military stock to a sleeker profile, removing the handguard and military hardware, and sometimes shortening the barrel for improved handling in the field. Many conversions also added new front sights, upgraded adjustable rear sights or scopes, and refinished or reshaped walnut stocks with more graceful lines, recoil pads, and checkering. The end result was often a lighter, more agile, and aesthetically refined rifle that retained the strength of its original Mauser-style action while being better suited to hunting deer, elk, and other North American game. Mechanically, the sporterized Model 1917 retains the strong dual-lug bolt action, controlled-feed extractor, and five-round internal magazine that made the design reliable under combat conditions. These same qualities made it equally dependable in the hunting fields, where adverse weather and rugged terrain demand a firearm that functions flawlessly. Many gunsmiths also rebarreled sporterized examples in popular hunting calibers beyond the original .30-06 Springfield, further enhancing their versatility. While such alterations typically removed much of the rifle’s collector value as a military artifact, they created highly serviceable sporting arms that were prized by hunters for decades. Today, a sporterized Eddystone Model 1917 stands as a testament to the ingenuity of mid-20th-century American gunsmiths and the enduring utility of a design that bridged the gap between battlefield durability and sporting elegance.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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