Looking for some info on this gun

christof

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Hey folks, I received this old rifle that has been in the family for a loooong time. Any uncles etc. that would be able to give me the necessary info from my family has since passed on and since I'm only becoming interested in shooting/hunting now I could really use some help from some of the forum's guru's here!

I realize the bluing is in questionable state and so on, but the rifling is in excellent condition so looking to get an idea of the manufacturer, year or anything on this type of rifle. Im new here, and am trying to upload the pics to share so hope this works. Thanks a ton in advance!

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You have a vigorously sporterized P-14. The manufacturer should be on the receiver ring. Could be ERA (Eddystone Remington Arms), Remington, Winchester. Barrel date is 1916, that is no doubt the year the rifle was made. If the bore is fine, and it shoots well, enjoy it.
 
Very much appreciated. The toughest part is identifying the various stamps as the bluing is so thick over them in parts. Im taking it out tomorrow to fire a few rounds so we shall see how it goes. Any advice on restoring it - or what not to do etc. Also, is it worth putting the money into a nice new stock, say from Boyds?
 
"Vigorously sporterized"
Don't know why but can't stop laughing.

Op, only you can answer if it's worth a stock upgrade. Sometimes dollar value means nothing, and "because I want to" is the only reasoning needed.
 
I am assuming vigorously sporterized means not well taken care of? lol

As for the stock, I guess what I mean is if the rifle itself is in rough enough shape that a collector would look away rather than have any interest haha
 
The rear sight ears have been removed from the receiver and a new rear sight has been installed on the barrel. Collector it will never be but if means something to you keep it and shoot it. Put it in a new stock, drill and tap it for a scope no foul done.
 
Sporterized only means the rifle was transformed from a military rifle to now a hunting rifle, by way of removing the factory full wood stock, possibly changing the sights, and or drilling and tapping for optic mounts, etc. Making the gun lighter and more user friendly for the commercial market.

The collectors already walked on by. (in most cases)
 
Wow, good to know. It's awesome knowing anything about it so again, a big thank you. I hope this isnt a dumb question but will a custom stock for a Enfield P14 fit this model also?
 
christof said:
Very much appreciated. The toughest part is identifying the various stamps as the bluing is so thick over them in parts. Im taking it out tomorrow to fire a few rounds so we shall see how it goes. Any advice on restoring it - or what not to do etc. Also, is it worth putting the money into a nice new stock, say from Boyds?
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thats not bluing, its paint. not the original finish
 
a little clean up of the original stock,remove the paint and cold blue the action and you will have yourself a nice p14 hunting rifle k.It is what it is ,clean it up and enjoy it.
 
christof said:
Wow, good to know. It's awesome knowing anything about it so again, a big thank you. I hope this isnt a dumb question but will a custom stock for a Enfield P14 fit this model also?
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Another P14 stock should fit no problem. But, I would shoot the rifle as is first to see how it performs before investing in it.

Lou
 
P-14 stocks should fit without an issue. P-17 stocks however, will not. They will need some fitting and out-letting to sit properly, due to the action having different dimensions in the inbuilt mag.

A smith or anyone with decent woodworking skill should be able to fix that though. Just so you know...
 
With removing the paint, is there anything specific not to do? Its pretty thick, would paint thinner be OK for the metal? I figure it would be, but I have never done this before :)
 
Paint remover, not paint thinner. Follow the directions on the bottle. Keep off skin and out of eyes.
 
Yes, any stock made for a P14 will fit. You definitely have a P14 and not an M17 as the British proofmarks are still visible. Because the original sights have been cut off, I think you're best to "fix it up" as a hunting or target style rifle rather than trying to restore. P14's are known for their outstanding accuracy. My example handily puts 5 shots in 1 hole at 50m and punches very tight groups beyond that.

Boyd's gunstocks makes some very nice stocks for the P14, and I believe they ship to Canada directly.
 
If I was lucky enough to have ANY gun handed down to me via family channels, I would (if possible) try to bring it back to its former glory at least in regards to missing pieces. I would never do anything such as a re-blue or other permanent change, but add missing parts such stock pieces and missing sites. Congrats on being "the one" who gets it!!
 
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