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 Post subject: Eddystone P-14 MkI*
PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 1:05 am 
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The serial number stamped on the back of the rear sight leaf does not match the serial numbers on the bolt, receiver and barrel.

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Matching serial numbers on receiver and barrel shank. The * stamped on both indicates that this rifle was upgraded to MkI* specifications at some time in its history.

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The 7 stamped on the barrel shank would indicate that the barrel was made in 1917.

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The bolt was most likely renumbered to match the receiver and barrel when it was modified to incorporate a longer locking lug to meet MkI* specifications.

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The base for the front volley sight was present on the forestock when I acquired the rifle. I purchased the front (less the mounting screw) and rear volley sights from Gun Parts who advertised them as P-14 volley sights. As you can see in the photo I used a slotted machine screw to mount the front sight until I can find a proper screw. That's just a minor problem because since I installed these sites I've come to the conclusion that the sights (at least the front sight) is probably for the No. 1 Mk III as it seems short for use with the P-14's base plate.

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The letters W.R.V. are stamped above 868 on the stock near the repaired stock disk cutout.

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The 1913 bayonet was made by Winchester and dated 11 - 16. The leather covered sheath was made by Remington and is set up to be used with the British bayonet frog for attaching to a belt.

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 Post subject: Re: Eddystone P-14 MkI*
PostPosted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:09 pm 
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nice set , you should get the frog - that is the correct vintage scabord , im not bein pushy - i just enjoy the accoutraments and love seeing such nice stuff

BTW , you are correct on the front volley , it needs the longer one ......
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cleaning kit is fun too -

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