If it has the complete volley sight assembly (frequently removed), $950 to $1,000 isn’t unreasonable. A nice P14 Enfield Rifle with a good or better bore will command $700. The tricky part is finding one with a nice bore, as many of these were sent to the far reaches of the world following WWII, and in some places, maintenance was clearly a matter of convenience. They’re scarce, but they don’t break the bank when encountered. Although over 1.2 million were made, the P14 isn’t a common rifle on the U.S. Demilled P-14s have a hole drilled thru chamber and larger holes taken out of stocks and handguards. Seen 2 recently that were rebarreled with newly made ones. Many thousands of demilled p-14 are around (have 5 or 6). Most of the production run was made in the United States, as again it was too late for mass production in Britain once WWI began. The p-17 stock coupled with an unmarked barrel raises some questions. During WWII, it was relegated to rear area soldiers, excepting again, the sniper role. Other than in the sniping role, the P14 saw little active combat service. 4, stretching the effective range out to 800 yards, maybe a little more. Price Realized: Details Payment Terms Shipping. 303 more “legs” than either the SMLE or No. Two World War I Era Enfield Pattern 14 Bolt Action Rifles with Slings Winchester Pattern 14 Rifle Auction Location: Rock Island, ILAuction Date: February 20, 2015. In fact, the P14 was so accurate that it was modified for use as a sniper rifle, a role in which it served in both World Wars. The posters stock is nearly identically marked as my 12k serial range ERA Patt14 is. These are great target rifles, I learned to shoot full bore on a Winchester P.'14 and have one still today that I shoot regularly.While the diminished magazine capacity was a detriment, the improved action resulted in increased accuracy. Part of this involved the removal of the long range sights (although this was also done when they were converted to target rifles). Have a look on the underside of the stock wrist and see if there is a stamp there with a capital letter - that will tell you if it has been through the Weedon refurb. ![]() It was probably refurbished at the beginning of WW2 to the Weedon standard. It would have been shipped to the UK and placed in store as these were no longer required operationally by then. It was made in the week ending 16th June 1917 and productin stopped the following week at serial number (approx) 604940. What is interesting also about the rifle is that it was one of the very last ones made at ERA. It measures 33-inches in length from muzzle to rear tang screw. What I can tell you is that the rifle has been configued to use in "Service Rifle B" competitions in the UK, almost certainly at Bisley, before going back to the US. It includes its original rear peep sight and complete bolt assembly that is chambered for 303 British. ![]() I received your PM and was about to post the details when Buffdog beat me to it! There should be additional proof marks on the barrel, underneath the top guard wood. The "T" number on the end of the forestock is probably a Parker Hale serial number. To the left of the writing is the three stacked rifles and the BSA letters of the maker. It appears that Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) provided a replacement barrel of target grade and the rifle was rebarreled. You have not shown the attachment point and rear sling swivel where the sling is attached, but I might hazard a guess that it is a bit of a triangular shape and will swivel around, instead of being fixed in a fore - aft position and probably says "Parker Hale" on it. This will allow the sling to sit flat against your left bicep, and not cut into your arm when you put pressure on it to steady yourself before firing. For more comfort, take the sling off at the attachment point in front of the magazine, give it a one-half turn to the LEFT, then reattach it to the rear swivel again. The target sling is correct and attached at the proper place for a British owned rifle. ![]() The "Mark VII" indicates the sight is calibrated for use with the Service Mark VII Ball ammunition. The rear target sight is a Parker Hale 5B, the bottom screw that tightens the adjustment slide is broken. The "Ball Burnished" barrel is a process that smooths the rifling in the barrel for better accuracy and more even bore diameter. The "english make" is really "Not English Make", one of the proof marks required on firearms imported into England. What you have is a fine quality Pattern 14 Enfield rifle made by Remington's Eddystone factory, that has been accurized by Parker Hale in England for target shooting after WWI.
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