Help identifying this Lee-Enfield?

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If it even is an Enfield. I'm just assuming its an Enfield based on the flip-up backsights.

I'm trying to gather a little information about my first "real" rifle, which was given to me by my grandfather over 25 years ago. I do remember him saying it was an old WWII surplus rifle, which he picked up in the 60's/70's at an Army & Navy surplus store. A little before my time. From my research, I'm assuming its a Lee-Enfield, however what model? I think it must have been semi-sporterized at one time, as I've never seen a stock like it in any postings/pictures, and I've never seen a picture with this type of sealed floor plate.

Is it British, or Canadian? It is a .303 British, with a couple stamps I could take pictures of, if that makes a difference. I'm just hoping someone has a link, or some info on it based on seeing a few pictures. I even have the field cleaning kit, stored in the stock.

I guess I'm debating on making some room in the safe, as I've now inherited his Parker Hale hunting rifle, which has more memories associated with it than I could ever count. Would I be asking too much if I posted it for $150? If its worth less, I'll probably just keep it locked up for another 10 years till one of my boys is interested in it. Any input or information is appreciated.

I snapped a couple pics...

http://www.members.shaw.ca/popeyejones/rifle/

Thanks.

edit: bah, kinda dark..I'll take some more tommorow.
 
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It is a sported P-14. WWI production, used during WW2. If the bore is sharp, and it is in good sound condition, it might bring $150.
 
What you got there is an Enfield P14. The Brits were thinking of replaceing the Lee Enfield with this rilfe just before WWII, but when it broke out, they didn't want to make this big change during war time, so stuck with the Lee Enfield Smle MkIII. BUT..... because of war time shortages the had some American companys make these rifles for them. Also when the Yanks finally decided to join in, they also used this rifle as well, but chambered in 30-06. (that's the short story). And your rifle has been sporterized as well (cut stock)

Cheers
Dean
 
P-14 303 Rifle

I believe you have a 303, P-14 British service rifle. Three companies manufactured them, Winchester, Remington, and Eddystone. A W at the beginning of the serial number identifies the Winchester rifle. An RE in an oval identifies the Remington, and ERA in an oval identifies it as Eddystone manufacture. Information on the P-14's and P-17's can be found in "The US Enfield" By Ian Skinnerton. The pictures indicate the barreled action looks like there is enough there to start restoration. If the barrel and metal were in VG condition it would probably turn out to be a really nice example of a WW1 combat rifle or a WW2 Home Guard or Prison Camp guards rifle. A few years back I provided four or five of them with bayonets and slings to a small movie production called “Paradise Siding”. Part of it was based on a boy whose father was a prisoner of war, and he was working as a laborer for a railway near a German prisoner of war camp. I found information in a book called “The Other side of the Wire” when I was researching the firearms that were used at that time. The Veteran Guards in WW2 used P-14’s to guard German prisoners in or around Chipman, NB. I would be interested in the gun if it is in VG condition; I have a couple of sets of stocks set aside for P-14’s and P-17’s.

Hope this helps
Albayo
 
Wow...thanks for all the info everyone, as well as the PM's, much appreciated.

I find it amazing that this 92 year old rifle (Winchester stamped), can still shoot 2" groups at 100 yards. Kicks like a mule, but thats part of the fun. Its no collector item, its got marks all over the place. But, I like the history behind it even more now.

I also cant believe this web site has eluded me for so long. :) I've owned this rifle for 25 years, and have found out more info about it in 12 hours. Even with google searching the stamps over the years.

Thanks again.
 
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