Speaking of P-14's....
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"WWI Eagle's Head Acceptance stamp. Found on the top of the left receiver rail of the M1917 and many other smaller parts." Source: The U.S. Rifle, caliber .30, M1917 by #### CULVER.
cheers Darryl
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Klunk
It could be that you have a CAI rebuild then
Look at the muzzle and tell be if you see a CAI Vermont stamp there.
If you do then your rifle is a parts rifle. These rifles saw lots of polishing and marke rubbed out then reblued and restocked in M17 wood.
It could be that you have a CAI rebuild then
Look at the muzzle and tell be if you see a CAI Vermont stamp there.
If you do then your rifle is a parts rifle. These rifles saw lots of polishing and marke rubbed out then reblued and restocked in M17 wood.
Klunk said:
My 4 digit P14 was stuck in an M17 stock when I got it, and it has the "made in USA" stamp just behind the grip.
Not sure what the "1914" mark is, unless it has something to do with the model. I don't think the P14 was put into full production until 1916.
Riflechair said:
*ding ding ding*...
You are correct RC...it is clearly marked CAI ST. A. VT.
The upper surface of the reciever ring is extra shiny but the oval with "RE" inside is still visible
Would explain why the stock is in such minty shape
Just for reference purposes as there seems to be a bit of confusion on this one - the Eagle Head stamp with accompanying two or three digit number identified the individual assemblier who who put various components together on individual M1917 rifles at the factory.
While the Eagle Head stamp can face in either direction it is generally found in the following locations: bolt assembly, bolt stop assembly, buttplate assembly, front sight assembly, lower band assembly, safety assembly, stock assembly, trigger guard assembly and upper band assembly.
An interesting note is that the assembly marks were stamped after finishing so if the mark is parkerized or blued the rifle has been refinished.
EDIT: This interesting note obviously only applies to the metal stamps and not the assembly stamp on stocks located behind or in front of the magazine well.
Hope this helps
While the Eagle Head stamp can face in either direction it is generally found in the following locations: bolt assembly, bolt stop assembly, buttplate assembly, front sight assembly, lower band assembly, safety assembly, stock assembly, trigger guard assembly and upper band assembly.
An interesting note is that the assembly marks were stamped after finishing so if the mark is parkerized or blued the rifle has been refinished.
EDIT: This interesting note obviously only applies to the metal stamps and not the assembly stamp on stocks located behind or in front of the magazine well.
Hope this helps
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That's OK I know I'm crazy...besides I found yet more markings on my P-14!
Also turns out the Bolt serial # does not match the receiver or sight serial #.
And the barrel has a "W", Bolt has an "R" receiver has an "ERA".
What a lovely shot this mutt is, I'm hooked on P-14s.
Pardon the post Hyjack.
Also turns out the Bolt serial # does not match the receiver or sight serial #.
And the barrel has a "W", Bolt has an "R" receiver has an "ERA".
What a lovely shot this mutt is, I'm hooked on P-14s.
Pardon the post Hyjack.
