Can you ID this Rifle???

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Hey everybody...

This rifle was donated to my collection recently. I did some quick e-Research and couldn't dig up anything on it. It resembles a Lee Enfield a little bit, but I don't think it is. Here's a pic:

PS Looks really close to a Winchester P14 but I haven't found a P14 that looks identical to what I have.

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Thanks!

Here are some more pictures... I think the scope mounts might have been added on later

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It's a P14 converted to a commerical configuration. Post a pic of the full rifle and one of the receiver and we can tell you more. The proof marks on the barrel were for export from England to foreign countries (Yes....even Canada) ...states caliber (303), chamber dimension (2.22"), bullet weight (215 grain), acceptance marks.These had various grades of finish and modification for the commerical market.
 
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Its a BSA rework - if you look under the rear base you will see the three stacked rifles logo. BSA removed the original receiver bridge sights, cut the barrel, and added their own sights. They also ground the receiver rails to improve feeding - this mod doesnt work well on many examples I've seen.
Yours is one of the plain jane models - a very popular and affordable item back in the 50's... Does it have weaver bases on it? If so, what are the numbers? Is the rear base only secured by one screw? (The rifles were D+T'ed at the factory, spacing on the rear mount is typically too short for a standard Weaver base.)
 
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Thanks for the responses guys.

Cosmic, the rifle does have weaver bases. The front base has '35' engraved on the top and the rear base has '36'. The front and rear base has 2 screws.

One last question. Would this take .303 British?
 
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One last question. Would this take .303 British?
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thats what is stamped on the barrel. But thats no gaurentee that it was never rechambered or improved. If you don't know you might wat to get it checked out, or make a cast of the chamber.

Or load it with a 303 and tie it to a tire and use a string then inspect the fired case :eek: :D

but it's a good strong reciever.
 
Yes, check your first pic. That is the 303 cartridge.

Unless the rifle has been rechambered and nothing has been noted on the barrel elsewhere.
 
With a little bit of luck, that critter could shoot under half a minute.

These are a LOT better than their reputations in some circles.

I notice that is is proofed for the 215 bullet as its service load. No problem; rifling pitch was 10 inches with all bullets in the .303. BTW, the 215 RNSP is in production down in Oz.
 
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