Production ended at the end of the war.Eddystone Arsenal was the manufacturing plant responsible for producing the Remington contract Model 1917 rifles for the U.S. By wars end the M1917 had surpassed the Springfield 1903 in numbers produced and actual combat use. entered WW1 the rifle was again re-designed for the U.S.30-06 cartridge and renamed the Model 1917 U.S. ![]() The M1917 Enfield, “P17 Enfield”, “American Enfield”, formally named “United .Eddystone was a subsidiary of Remington. Model of 1917 EDDYSTONE Rifle issued in WWI is in excellent condition and retains most of its bright original arsenal finish…The barrel is stamped E 3-18 and the …. 30-06 ammo used through WWI was a 150 grain spitzer with a velocity of 2700 fps.Description. Also pictured is a WWI period disposable bandoleer that would have been packed in the ammo containers. It had a Fajen style, high-grade walnut stock with rolled cheek piece and flared rosewood pistol grip cap and rosewood forend tip.The sling is the Model 1917 web "Kerr Sling" made by the Kerr Adjustable Strap Company as a WWI alternative to the standard issue 1907 leather slings. The outward appearance of the rifle was excellent. A US model of 1917 Eddystone rifle was turned over to me for inspection and cleaning, scope remounting and general appraisal for insurance purposes.
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