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Posted: 10/17/2005 11:01:11 AM EDT
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A friend of mine has lent me his m1917 and I promised to research for him. So, I found that a 1917 in good condition is worth about $700+ This gun is in good condition but it has what appears to by amory repair jobs done on the pistol grip[is that the right term?] and also on the wood barrel shroud Does this repair injure or help the value ofthe gun? Thanks guys. ARNUTT |
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As with just about any mil surp collectible gun...the closer it is to original, the more it is worth... $700 might be near top dollar what an all original, not rebuilt, correct REMINGTON Model of 1917 might be worth (Eddystones are worth less, Winchesters are up there with the Rems). But its got to be all correct...original barrel, all parts should be Remington marked (a "R" marked on the appropriate parts. An armory repair will almost always affect the price somehow...whether it changes it $50 or $150 depends on the repair, and the rarity of the gun, but it will lower it at least a littel bit over one that is perfect. Prices have been generally going up for these...15 years ago, you couldn't give them away, 8 years ago, you could get nice ones for $250. Now, most decent ones are $450 and up. Really pristine and original Winnies and Rems go for the most. Also, as with anything it depends on the area.... |
| $700 sounds on the high side to me. Even if all original and original finish, you might get that but more than likely you will have to advertise it nationally to get that. Gun Broker, Auction Arms, Gunsamerica, etc. Even then I doubt you will get that. Something is only worth what someone else is willing to pay. In order to get top dollar you have to get that rifle seen by as many people as you can. Walking around your local gunshow is a start, but it will probably take awhile. Things such as originality, finish, wear, barrel condition all play a part in its worth. |
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The most recent batch of Service Grade 1917s from CMP were going for $450 described as "mix-masters". I did a search over at Gunboards and they recently went for $500 (Remington w/bayo & sling) to $625 (all Winchester, all blued). $700 does seem awfully high unless it is indeed all original parts and finish. Generally an arsenal repair will, if anything, devalue a gun unless it was some rare mod like a caliber or sight conversion. IMHO, a stock repair that is well blended would only devalue the gun a little. But if it stands out like a sore thumb, then more (like what pzjgr said in his post). LL |
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