DLecappelain Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 Hello, I was recently gifted this P14 Enfield and was looking for some help in deciphering the markings. Also, if anyone would know the approximate age of it? More specifically: Serial# W32129 Stock Markings: PATT "14 with an (Arrow) above it and a IW with a circle around it - Underneath the stock is a "O" with a 6 point star (Not an *) - On the rear stock there is a gold plate with: "L.D.N" and numbers ".93. .3. .20. - Along the hand guard there is a "27" There are no (*) on any of the other parts Any assistance would be greatly appreciated !! Here are some photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 26 January , 2023 Share Posted 26 January , 2023 (edited) Hi - very nice looking example As you know it is a WINCHESTER made rifle. Winchester rifles were the most highly regarded by the UK - all sniper and marksman versions were made from Winchester produced rifles. The six pointed star with the O above it indicates it went through WRS (Weedon Repair/Refurbishment Standard) at Skimin & Wood. Skimin and Wood were contracted to refurb just over 41,000 rifles in this process in 1939-41. It involved removing the volley sight and ensuring the rifle was fully functional after storage. (replacing any broken parts etc) The absence of a * on the bolt or the chamber suggests it is still a MkI rifle (rather than the MkI*) the difference was the MkI* had enlarged/reshaped bolt lugs (and receiver recesses) MkI and MkI* bolts are not interchangeable. This change was adopted relatively early in production so yours probably a relatively early rifle. If I am reading the Ministry of Munitions tables of acceptance/inspection correctly I think your rifle was inspected by the British inspectors in the US in the week ending September 2nd 1916. (Production started in February) The stock is a unit marking disc - but is slightly oddly marked (in format) usually you would have a Unit, date (month Year) and a sequential (rack) number. +++++++++++++++++++more expert help than mine is available on the forum for this ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The unit here would appear to be related to LDN(London) - but whether this is a Regiment or an Area. The Broad Arrow (Skennerton) indicates LDN as used for Senior Division OTC London It could be 20th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Blackheath and Woolwich) a territorial Battalion : so 20 LDN, perhaps a 3rd line Training battalion supplying the 20th Londons which would fit with most use of P14s in WWI in training units. 3/20 LDN weapon number 93 but I would bow to others with better knowledge on that, there seems to be rather a lot of full stops on the disc. Any chance of an overview of the whole rifle, it looks to be an excellent example. Chris Edited 26 January , 2023 by 4thGordons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecappelain Posted 26 January , 2023 Author Share Posted 26 January , 2023 Hey Chris thanks so much for your expertise on this, greatly appreciated! I love war history and am trying to find out as much as I can about this rifle. here are some more photos Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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