How much is a 1917 Springfield 30-06 worth?

Question

My dad has a 30-06 and he was wondering how much it would be worth. He is not sure if it is authentic but he ir pretty sure that it is.

Answer 1

As DJ pointed out it is difficult at best to determine which gun you have, so additional descrptive information is needed. The BEST thing that would help greatly would be a simple Digital Photograph that would show us exactly which rifle you have. If this is possible, please advise

Answer 2

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Well, first of all, it's not a springfield, they never made a 1917, it was made either by Winchester or Remington (some of the Remingtons are also referred to as an "Eddystone" depending on where they were made). What you might be referring to is that is says ".30-06 Springfield" which is the name of the chambering, not the manufacturer of the rifle. Also, it IS NOT a 1903 made in 1917, the 1917 Enfield is it's own thing based more off a British rifle than anything. Now when it comes to value, there's about nothing so complicated as old American military rifles. The last thing I would recomend is seeing what another one is going for on an online auction, cause this thing could be worth anywhere from about 400 bucks to a couple grand, and it could be REAL hard to tell the difference between the two. Condition of course is important, but the tricky part is that everything has to be original, and that can be very difficult to determine. Lots of military guns were reworked and have different parts put in. Usually you can talk someone through pricing a gun, but this one probably needs a visual inspection. I say take it to a gun shop that buys used guns and just ask them what they'd give you for it. Also, I assume from your name you're not a man (at least I hope not!) so I would recomend bring a guy with you who at least acts like he thinks it's worth a lot of money. As a gun dealer, you see some chic with an inherited gun, nothing personal, but it's their job to try to take you to the cleaners. Not that girls can't be gun savvy, I learned most of what I know from my old boss, who was a 22 year old woman when I started in the business, and one of the most knowledgable people I know, but no need getting an inacurate appraisal. Good luck and I hope it's worth a ton.

Answer 3

It depends greatly on the condition and if all of the correct pieces are there.

Also, you say "1917 Springfield 30-06". This needs to be clarified, as the US was using two different rifles at the time and it could be either.

The "US Model 1903 Springfield rifle, cal .30-06" was made from 1903 until 1936 and then remanufactured from 1942 until 1964 as the model 03A3.

Or the US Model 1917, aka the M1917 aka the US Enfield was actually a British made rifle based on the Enfield P14 but in caliber .30-06.

The two rifles are very different and you can tell by looking at pictures for the links I'm providing.

A M1903 will go for an average of $500 to $900 for extremely good original condition or unusual or rare dates, etc.

M1917 Enfields a little less generally, $400 to $800.

Any modifications or "sporterizations" like shortened or replaced barells, drill-tap holes for mounting scope bases, refinishing of the parkerization or blueing, non-original stocks, original sights removed, etc. will reduce those values by up to half.

Answer 4

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How much is a 1917 Springfield 30-06 worth?
My dad has a 30-06 and he was wondering how much it would be worth. He is not sure if it is authentic but he ir pretty sure that it is.

Answer 5

Yes. 30-06 is just short for .30-06 Springfield. As for a rifle, buy the Remington 700. It is far superior to the 770, but is a bit pricier. For a good deal, try Don's Hobby Guns website. They have 700's for about $700 if thats in your range. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

I think DJ made a slip, he probably meant to say that the model of 1917 Enfield was a contract weapon made for the British chambering of .303 British but of U.S. Manufacture. It was converted to the .30/06 Springfield chambering upon the U.S. entry into the Great War. The Weapons, if my memory serves me correctly was manufactured by Winchester and Remington both at their main plants. Many people also class a 3rd manufacturer, although it is a Remington plant, Eddystone. A few people prize the Eddystone plant product over the other two marked rifles.
My favorite bolt action military rifle of all times has got to be the 1917 Enfield.

Answer 7

DJ, Terry and JD all have good comments and good information to help you. The photo or photos is the best idea if you want someone here posting to assess the value. Some of the auction web sites will provide you a feel for market value, but they are often driven by many factors not associated with the gun value, meaning scarcity, the number of bidders or like weapons.

You can attempt to determine condition and whether the weapon had been sporterized or not if you have a good knowledge of firearms. It is often easier to depend on an expert's advise and assessment. I assume with the photos any of the three gentlemen above or many more of us could give you a good ball park price assessment. Condition is critical and that is why a visual inspection is necessary for this.

Regardless of condition, you most likely have a very nice shooter if it has been cared for at all. I have shot many deer with my 1917 Remington. Also as a teenager with my first deer gun, my dad's 03A3. Lucky guy's to have one.

Answer 8

If it is an unaltered as issued 03A3 springfield in good condition it can be worth nine hundred and up depending on condition.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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