The Rifle, .303 Pattern 1914 (or P14) was a British service rifle of the First World War period, principally manufactured under contract by companies in the United States. It was a bolt-action weapon with an integral 5-round magazine.

2017年8月30日 · This new rifle was a Winchester-made Pattern 1914 Enfield with a center-mounted optic, and was designated the P14 MkI W (T). The P14 rifles were more accurate than the SMLE, and the centrally mounted optic made for much simpler shooting.

This is a fine example of a scarce Winchester Pattern 14 sniper rifle fitted with BSA Model 1918 Telescopic Sight. This is one of a approximately 75 Pattern 14 MK I*W (T) that were arsenal refurbished by the British for the Irish Free State during the early 1930s.

In reality, this meant that is was not until February 1916 that the first MkI P14s were delivered. These were subject to further adjustments, because the size of the locking lugs on the bolt needed enlargement and so the new specification was designated as the MkI* P14, which only further delayed its issue.

The Winchester, having proved to be the most reliable and accurate of the three manufacturers. These rifles were designated Pattern 1914 MkI(F), the F denoting Fine Adjustment Sight. By early 1918 Aldis had developed an off set telescope for the P14 and again only Winchesters were selected for conversion.

2015年4月7日 · This was added when the bolt lugs were lengthened and the recesses deepened (in Dec 1916) so formally as Beerhunter notes above your rifle is a Pattern 1914 MkI*E. Your rifle should also have a serial number on the rear sight leaf.

2020年3月16日 · I'm currently piecing together information on a P14 i just bought (separate thread here) and i noticed the picture denoting the difference between Mk1 and Mk1* bolts. In Skennerton's book on the P14, he says that Mk1 bolt locking lugs are shorter (0.625") and that Mk1* were longer (by 0.10") and that Mk1* barrels had longer locking recesses.

2021年10月6日 · It is, as expected a MkI* (see * marks on barrel and bolt handle) The P14 also carries British .303 civilian proof marks indicating it has passed through the civilian gun trade in the UK at some point.

2020年1月16日 · The Mauser style action was considered slower however more precise than the Lee-Enfield so lent itself to a sniper rifle and the P14 MkI*(W) was chosen as the preferred standard sniper rifle either with a fine adjustment open sights or a telescopic sights.

The only notable changes made to the P14 in its life span was the modification of its bolt incorporating a longer locking lug. These rifles were designated the Pattern 1914 MkI*. The only other designation change occurred when the rifles were pulled out …