Eddystone (Remington) With Sling, Remington P17 Bayonet, Scabbard & Leather Frog. D 1650 Bolt Action None Rifle

WW1 U.S. Army Eddystone Remington & WW2 ‘Lend Lease’ British WD Home Guard Issue P17 .303 Calibre Rifle, Sling, Remington P17 Bayonet, Scabbard & Leather Frog. D 1650 - D 1650

This is an excellent WW1 & WW2 era .303 calibre P17 Rifle. These rifles used by American Forces in WW1 were refurbished in British .303 Calibre under the terms of the 'lend-lease' agreement during WW2 and issued to British Home Guard Units. The woodwork has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use & there is a small contemporary repair to the top of the shoulder stock at the butt plate. The wood has painted Military Formation markings which can be seen in the images. The metal work is undamaged. The barrel shank is stamped by the American manufacturer ‘Eddystone’ (Remington) Model Of 1917 U.S (army)’. The rifle is serial number 1020814 and has Frankford arsenal ignited grenade inspection mark. The rifle is fitted with a flip up rear sight, winged fore sight, long range volley sights (rear peep sight arm is absent). It has a steel butt plate with trap, sling swivels fitted with leather sling and bayonet lug. The weapon cocks and dry fires. The rifle comes with an original Remington P17 Bayonet with clean fullered blade which is crisply stamped at the Ricasso '1917' with the Remington Roundel. The reverse is stamped with Frankford Arsenal ignited grenade inspection mark & U.S. Army Eagle’s head army acceptance mark. It’s wood grips are in nice undamaged condition and the bayonet is complete with leather scabbard with steel mounts in similar nice condition. The scabbard is fitted with an original leather frog with riveted belt loop. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. D 1650

£875.00