Remington Made WW1 Era British P14 Bolt Action Rifle - Deactivated

~ Remington Made WW1 Era British P14 Bolt Action Rifle - Deactivated ~

The Rifle, .303 Pattern 1914 (or P14) was a British service rifle of the First World War period. A bolt action weapon with an integral 5-round magazine, it was principally contract manufactured by companies in the United States. It served as a sniper rifle and as a second line and reserve issue until being declared obsolete in 1947. The Pattern 1914 Enfield was the successor to the Pattern 1913 Enfield experimental rifle and the predecessor of the U.S. Rifle M1917 Enfield.

The bolt and receiver are serial-numbered 94827.

There are a number of service and proof marks throughout, as well as a deactivation stamp on the receiver.

On the receiver, the manufacturer stamp "RE" (Remington) is present.

On the stock, there is an arsenal mark 2/133.

"DP" (Drill Purpose) is stamped on the muzzle, underside, trigger guard, ring, bolt, and barrel. This indicates the rifle was reused for training purposes later on in its life.

There is part of a volley sight on the left side of the rifle.

~ Condition ~

The rifle cocks and dry fires. Both the metalwork and woodwork are in excellent condition. There is no rust, pitting, or rot. The safety works. The ladder sight moves freely.

CATDOO/GS1500F46