Pattern 14 or Number 3 Mk2 Enfield

[dwr461]

I recently picked up a Eddystone P14 Enfield from Cabela's of all places for only $149.99. It was painted black and the stock had a heavy brown shellac covering it. They felt someone had destroyed the rifle. To me it looked like the way some countries prepared their rifles for long term storage. I know India and Australia both prepared their rifles for long term storage this way. I didn't know at the time but suspected that both countries received quantities of this rifle.

So for the price I figured I couldn't loose. After I removed the paint and shellac I ended up with a rifle that had most of the blue intact and a dark but otherwise good looking stock. It also has matching numbers between the barrel, receiver, and bolt. Plus the barrel's lands and grooves look really good.

The front portion of the hand guard is a Remington and the butt plate was also poorly fitting, heavily rusted, and not Eddystone. I called Springfield Sporters in Pennsylvania and purchased a new old stock Eddystone butt plate. It fits the Eddystone stock much better. I'm not goIng to switch out the Remington hand guard as it matches the rest of the stock.

I have some before and after images for you.



Dave


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[03protege]

Awesome, I have always wanted some Enfields, the ammo is just so damn expensive.

Does this model just have a blind magazine? 5 rounds?

 

[dwr461]

6 round magazine, internal box, designed to fed from stripper clips.

The bottom of the magazine may be opened using the point of the bullet.

This rifle is a British copy of the Mauser 98 action. With the major difference being that the bolt cocks on closing.

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[Cleburne]

Great find! I'd love to run across a deal like that.

 

[dwr461]

Yeah I got lucky. Usually you can't find deals like that at Cabellas. But the guy thought he knew more than he actually did.

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[EonDresari]

That's a great buy! If you don't have one already, you might pick up its brother, the M1917 the U.S. version in 30-06. Alvin York used one in his legendary feats. I absolutely love mine, it smells of creosote!

 

[dwr461]

I have a sporter Eddystone US Army 1917 rifle that my grandpa made in the 1950's and used for many years. I've used it for hunting myself. I agree, they're great rifles.

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[EonDresari]

Very cool! I heard that they make great sporters because the actions are so strong.

 

[dwr461]

They have great triggers, strong actions, and very accurate barrels. They were one of the top choices for Sporter actions for many, many, years. For the price they were unbeatable back in the 1950's.

The P14 was not used as a frontline rifle by the British but made an excellent sniper rifle. It was apparently frequently used in that capacity.

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[CHW2021]

Excellent buy, have fun with it.

 

[dwr461]

I have to amend my thread title. It is a No3 Mk 1* not a Mk2.

Dave


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