![]() ![]() The barrel has an import marking that I didn't recognize until you mentioned that and then it made sense. I've got an M1917 that is in absolutely beautiful condition so its not that big of a deal.ģ03_enfield: you mentioned that the parts could be from Springfield Sporters. I'm not so sure if I should've bought it, but that was three months ago and the money is long since gone so whatever. I'm not entirely sure what to make of this rifle. Pattern 14 Enfield P14 303 British ERA No. I had purchased a replacement lower handguard and magazine plate from Apex that aren't DP parts, and neither one of them fit! I'm not entirely sure what that's about (maybe they're for an M1917?).Īlso, as you can see, the bolt, action, and barrel are numbers matching. Neither the action or the barrel, which is numbers matching, have a big gaping hole drilled in it. Luckily, the drill purpose (DP) parts are only that parts off a drill purpose rifle. What's more is that it looks like someone put some shellac on it somewhere down the line and thought they would carve into the stock as well as you can see. It is my understanding that the fatboy stocks came on the Eddystones, so somewhere along the line this rifle was laid in a stock it didn't start out in. I've considered trading it off, but I think I may keep it just because it seems that these aren't so plentiful anymore.Īs you guys can see, she isn't exactly in the best shape. After I bought it, I walked around the gun show and was asked to sell it by a few different individuals. I have seen quite a few M1917 Enfields floating around on GB and other various milsurp retailers online, but I have only seen a very small handful of the P14s and the prices are all over the place. Unfortunately, the Army still issued only five-round stripper clips, which undermined the advantage. ![]() 303 cartridges, but the 30.06 cartridge’s smaller-diameter rimless head occupied less space, giving the 1917 Enfield a six-round capacity compared to the Springfield’s five. I will try and get some pictures up later. The Enfield’s box magazine originally accommodated five. The bore is dark with some light pitting, but the rifling is strong. It is of Eddystone manufacture, and almost all parts are "E" marked, except for the two aforementioned parts. Also, the volley sights were removed, which I understand drives the value of the rifle down. I meant to ask you fellas this a few months ago when I purchased the rifle, but does anyone have any data on the value of the P14 Enfields (.303 Brit)? I found one at a gun show that is numbers matching and mostly original, with the exception of the lower handguard and magazine plate ("DP" marked).
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