Pattern 1914 Rifle
Images
An interesting design feature of the Pattern 13 and 14
was the bend angle of the bolt handle. This feature placed the handle in
relatively the same location as the SMLE's handle.
Receiver markings on this
The rifles serial number. The W prefix indicates
The serial number will be stamped in at least three
places, the bolt handle, the receiver and the barrel. Note above the serial
number on the barrel, the MkI* conversion stamping.
The P14's rear folding aperture sight. This rifle has
had a simple target aperture installed into its battle sight "ghost
ring".
The P14 rear sight with its
sight in the raised position.
The same sight in the
lowered position. Note the target aperture that has been
inserted into the
“Battle Sight” peep.
This picture illustrates the front blade sight. In
this case the blade has been milled thinner for target shooting.
Barrel Proof, Inspection and Commercial Nitro Proofing
stamps. Note the barrel date '17 (1917).
A rather large picture illustrating the indexing mark on the underside of the barrel/receiver.
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