How would a Eddystone .30-06 Rifle be worth?

Question

I inhereted an Eddystone .30-06 rifle from my grandpa. The gun was sporterized in the 1930's. It has peep sights and has a Monte Carlo stock. How much is it worth? Im not gonna sell it, but Im just curious about the historical value.

Answer 1

If the gun was in its original military configuration, with its correct finish and matching parts it could easily be worth $600-$700, or more. Unfortunately, as a sporterized rifle with holes drilled for the peep sight, a sporterized stock (and likely the "ears" of the rear sight removed) it's value is in the less-than-$200 range.

Answer 2

I was at the local Cabela's today and noticed a 1917 Eddystone in their used rifle rack. The price tag was $425. On the outside, it looked to be in decent shape, the metak was black with no visible rust, The stock looked in good to very good shape. Unfortunately, the actions are tied down with a zip-tie and there was nobody close by to get any information. The only clerk I saw was a young girl and she didn't know anything about the gun sales counters.

But at auction I've seen them go from anywhere from 350 -500 dollars

Answer 3

The market for an Eddystone could bear anywhere up to $750 depending on its condition.

Answer 4

Bought one just like that last year; it had been put into a monte carlo stock and the barrel was shortened 2 inches, drilled and tapped and had a one piece scope base mounted on it.  At the sporting goods store it was priced at 225 but in the middle of August  I picked it up for $ 150.00.  It was more than likely worth 225-300 but I hit the dead season buying time just by chance.  I put a scope on it and find that it shoots an enlarged 5 shot hole at a hundred yards; a very deadly rifle and a decided favorite of mine.  I also own another dozen or so 1917 models in both P14 and P17 setup; have paid up to twelve hundred depending on condition.  In original configuration they are are all excellent shooters and very accurate.  The P14 was my first one and was an accident; didn't even know what it was and bought it for fifty bucks.  Then found out it was chambered for 303; then discovered reality and read up on them and yada.  Keep yours and treasure it as it is probably a tack driving sonofagun and valuable in any configuration.    

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Sadly, many fine military rifles met the same fate as your 1917. Sporterized rifles in good condition can be had for $250-400.

It's still a strong reliable action and in 30-06 .

If only the stock has been replaced the rifle "could" be returned to full military configuration.

Answer 7

i have seen them around 350-450 at most. if it has been sporterized, as you say, that will reduce the worth by probably half.