30.06 Eddystone
09-08-2009, 07:48 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Western Nebraska
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The model of 1917 enfield is sometimes used for very large rifles such as the .458 Lott and .375 H&H and other large stoppers.
Typically those are made from Winchester and Remington made enfields but some smiths use the Eddystone too.
The Eddystones have a very hard case depth to the action and occasionally the action will crack when the barrel is removed.
There is absolutely no evidence that in it's original form of .30-06 that it isn't totally strong enough for any handloading or other ammo. The Eddystone is a fine rifle as-is!
If the rifle is in unaltered military condition (and in good condition) they have sold locally at auctions for the $400 mark. This is much more than I am willing to pay but the market of original and unaltered military guns is surprisingly strong.
I hope this helps.
Typically those are made from Winchester and Remington made enfields but some smiths use the Eddystone too.
The Eddystones have a very hard case depth to the action and occasionally the action will crack when the barrel is removed.
There is absolutely no evidence that in it's original form of .30-06 that it isn't totally strong enough for any handloading or other ammo. The Eddystone is a fine rifle as-is!
If the rifle is in unaltered military condition (and in good condition) they have sold locally at auctions for the $400 mark. This is much more than I am willing to pay but the market of original and unaltered military guns is surprisingly strong.
I hope this helps.
