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Nyati
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P14 rifle (Enfield Pattern 14)
#167309 - 06/09/10 02:03 PM

A guy that I work with has a P14 rifle which has been converted to .375 H&H, which he became the owner of when his father-in-law passed away. He is looking to sell it because he has no use for it (it is too large a caliber for his hunting needs) and he needs some cash. I am interested in purchasing it, but I haven't seen it yet. Has anyone had any experience with these converted rifles? Any problems to look out for? Any ideas on price range (not having seen it yet, I'm not sure of the condition or how much it's been modified other than the caliber change)? All I really know at this point is that it has a peep sight and has not been drilled and tapped for a scope.

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szihn
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Re: P14 rifle (Enfield Pattern 14) [Re: Nyati]
#167313 - 06/09/10 03:26 PM

The P-14 is a fine action to make a 375 on, but like with everything else, the quality is variable depending on who did the work, how well it's done, and what parts he used.
In the better examples, they make a very fine rifle. I have a copy of an old Holland and Holland ad that shows a 300 Super (300 H&H) made on one. They were good enough for H&H. So if the work's good, you will be pleased

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Nyati
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Re: P14 rifle (Enfield Pattern 14) [Re: szihn]
#167335 - 07/09/10 01:20 AM

Thanks, that's good to hear. I'm hoping to get it for a good price since he doesn't really want the rifle and he needs the cash to help pay off some back taxes.

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DarylS
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Re: P14 rifle (Enfield Pattern 14) [Re: Nyati]
#167389 - 08/09/10 06:54 AM

A p-14 or P-17 in any calibre other than original .303 or .30/06 is not a converted gun, but a custom rifle. As Steve said, depending on who make it, it could be worth as much as any custom or simply rebarreled military rifle - or as little - much depends on the workmanship involved.

They make good rifles in any calibre and if in good shape will handle any modern round. Those rifles/actions have been the basis for big custom rifles for decades.

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Daryl

"a gun without hammers is like a Spaniel without ears" King George V

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