Eddystone p14 restoration

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I just picked up a sportered ERA marked eddystone p14 and 100 rounds of ammo for a great price, and I was wondering if these rifles are worth restoring. It has original flip up sight and doesn't appear to be shortened or cut in any way. Even all the serial numbers match(even the bolt). It has a Monte Carlo walnut stock with "bishop" on the butt plate.
Any info or advice would be great.
Thanks
 
The stock that's on it has been sanded and is bare at the moment since someone in the past painted it! I'll clean it up and oil it properly to use in the meantime.
Is replacement wood hard to find?
 
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They just got back to me and told me they will not sell internationally, either indirect or direct!
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It really sucks! They won't sell their firearms to us either. Even if we import them properly. I asked that too. They will sell most everything else and are a good source for other bits and militaria.

Ian
 
Yup the hard part is to find a decent stock...

You need an Import licence ( LLEI number ) and a IIC ( International Import Certificate ) to bring one from the states. Of course, you need the seller willing to export it.

I'm in the process of importing 2 as we speak.
 
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Hmm I may have to pass on this restoration to someone more keen.
I took the rifle out last night and could not believe the accuracy! I hit the 6x6 steel plate dead centre at 100 yards and the pig at 300 yards all in the first 4 shots with that flip up sight! Now I'm kind of torn...
 
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Hmm I may have to pass on this restoration to someone more keen.
I took the rifle out last night and could not believe the accuracy! I hit the 6x6 steel plate dead centre at 100 yards and the pig at 300 yards all in the first 4 shots with that flip up sight! Now I'm kind of torn...
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The P14 is very underestimated, its one of the best mauser variant and one of the greatest WW1 bolt rifle.
The first time I saw a P14, I was like... This thing is ugly !
And now, I think this is a gorgeous rifle !

Don't give up ! My best advice is be patient when you restore a P14/P17
I'm sure I can help you finding parts, PM me what parts you need...
Most of the parts I've found came from Numrich. The parts I receive from them were is fantastic condition.
Like I said the hardest part to find is a Stock, they are around but they sells like hotcakes. They are often in rough condition.
I may have 2-3 for sale in less than a month.

I set aside this project because I had too many at the same time.
I finished a couple of projects and now I think I'm gonna focus on the P14. I would like this to be done by Christmas !

Some pics of the parts I gathered :



Brand new Criterion barrel, short chambered :





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The stock is in good shape but it has been sanded by one of the previouos owner. I wish to find one that is more sharp with detailed cartouche, etc...



Second more difficult parts to find... And they are not cheap !

 
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I would leave it as it is. They are getting rare I should think. It would appear to be in excellent condition and from yur post it shoots like a house a fire. Leave it alone.
 
I love my P14. I did spend a lot of time finding the volley sight parts. Now that rifle is one of the few permanent members of my small collection. Along with its M1917 younger sister :)
Lou
 
My metal is in excellent condition not having been bubba'd, which is surprising, but I need all the wood, bands, nose cap, etc. related to the stock. It's a shame to think this rifle was probably almost new when the original stock was stripped away to make a hunting rifle.
 
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