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- Western Manitoba
Does anyone on here know how Remington marked their Mk.1* P-14's? I am attempting to "re-build" one. A book here by Charles Stratton says P-14's were marked on the action and the extractor when modified with the lengthened left bolt lug. But this "R" has an "asterisk" on the action, and then an "asterisk" on the bolt handle - immediately below the serial number on the bolt handle which matches to the action's serial number. The serial number on the bolt handle, and the asterisk, are on the top face of the bolt handle, near the bolt body - so you would see them when the rifle was assembled - the "R" on the bolt handle is on the bottom (under side) of the bolt handle - which might be less obvious to see.
As I found with several of these things, each of the three makers seemed to place their maker's mark at different locations on the similar part - so because you find an "E" in one place, is not usually were the "W" is, on a nearly identical part.
I have two "R" made extractors - neither has a "star" stamping. I have now seen two "W" marked extractors - they must be from P-14W Mk.1* rifles - both have what looks like a 5 pointed "star of david" on the exterior of those extractors. I also have another P-14 extractor - the marking on the outside might be described as a "Japanese Mum" like seen on the Arisaka rifles - that one does not have any readable markings as to who made it.
So, I guess I am asking if there is such a thing as a P-14 extractor - marked as made by "R", with a "star", or "asterisk", or similar showing on the exterior of it? Or am I wasting my time to look for one?
As I found with several of these things, each of the three makers seemed to place their maker's mark at different locations on the similar part - so because you find an "E" in one place, is not usually were the "W" is, on a nearly identical part.
I have two "R" made extractors - neither has a "star" stamping. I have now seen two "W" marked extractors - they must be from P-14W Mk.1* rifles - both have what looks like a 5 pointed "star of david" on the exterior of those extractors. I also have another P-14 extractor - the marking on the outside might be described as a "Japanese Mum" like seen on the Arisaka rifles - that one does not have any readable markings as to who made it.
So, I guess I am asking if there is such a thing as a P-14 extractor - marked as made by "R", with a "star", or "asterisk", or similar showing on the exterior of it? Or am I wasting my time to look for one?
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