P14 Sporter 303 British #05135417

• Sporterized Service Rifle 
  • • Shows British acceptance marks
• RE Marked -  Remington Eddystone Arsenal 
  • • Manufactured under contract in the USA for Britain during The Great War
• Pattern 1914 Enfield - AKA P14
  • • Originally intended to replace the SMLE in British service, but this plan was stymied by The Great War. The poor state of the postwar economy ultimately relegated this otherwise fine rifle to second-line use and obscurity.
• 303 British 
• Bolt action repeater
  • • Right handed 
    • Bolt release is very sticky
    • Action is stiff 
• Fixed box magazine
  • • 5 Round capacity
• Hardwood stock with semi-pistol grip
  • • 13.5" Length of pull 
• Blued finish on bolt, receiver, and barrel  
  • • Shows thinning and marks typical of age 
• 26" Barrel
• Military pattern front and rear sights
  • • Battle sight has been filed into a crude V-notch
• Bore is dark, with moderate to heavy pitting. Rifling is deep but worn
  • • Rifling condition presents as 40-60%
• Serial No: 286408