I saw one yesterday (at 900.00) in a small gunshop on state road 16 in St. Augustine, FL. I did not look closely. Later, while driving home to Gainesville, .....thought about it, and wondered as to its possible value, being a Model 30. Any info????
Alex

It could be worth that much depending upon condition, originality, variation, etc. Two recently sold on GB for around $1300- late model Express versions with guide ribs, Lyman 48s, mint unaltered original condition.

Here's a nice one, still available, not mine:
30EXPRESS

I bought a real early one three years ago at a shop here in Anchorage for $350 and saw one in Tucson last winter for $600 at a gunshop.
Prices vary around the country and since they are not as well known as pre-64 M-70 they don't bring as much even thought they are rarer.

Prices continue upwards of that when the more rare calibers are for sale. Other than 30-06 there are rifles in:


25 Remington
30 Remington
32 Remington
35 Remington
7 x 57 Mauser
257 Roberts

There are also high grade variants, like the Model 30S, 30SR, 30 SM and so on. They had wood upgrades and factory installed receiver sights from Redfield, Lyman or Marbles depending on the second letter. Double check the Model designation and caliber. It could be a steal.

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Originally posted by conifer:
Any info????
Alex

You should know that there were three versions of the Model 30. The Model 30, the Model 30 Express, and the Model 30S. The first two are simply mildly sporterized M1917 Enfields, with all the faults and virtues of the military Enfield.

Introduced in 1920, it was simply a restyled Enfield, with the floorplate straightened and the rear bridge milled off to match the receiver ring and fitted with a truly atrocious stock, complete with a half moon buttplate.

In 1926, with the introduction of the Model 30 Express, the action was altered to cock on opening.

In 1930, the Model 30S was introduced with a Mauser type anti-bind rail on the bolt, a lightened firing pin, and a redesigned stock, although production of the 30 Express continued until 1940.

In all 22,738 Model 30's were sold, a figure which represented about a weeks wartime production of M1917 Enfields by Remington. The Winchester Model 54, which was introduced five years later, and ceased production four years earlier, was sold in over twice the quantity.

When it is taken into consideration that the Director of Civilian Marksmanship was selling surplus M1917 for $7.50, it is hardly surprising that Model 30 sales lagged so badly.

That said, The Model 30S is a fairly refined rifle, although not, in my opinion, worth what is being asked by the dealer you cite, nor by the one on the internet, for use as a hunting rifle, as opposed to a collector's item.