P14 rifle
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The P14 rifle is a British bolt-action military rifle developed in the early 20th century, known for its accuracy and use during World War I.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | bolt-action rifle ⓘ |
| actionType | bolt action ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Pattern 1914 Enfield
NERFINISHED
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Rifle, .303 Pattern 1914 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| chamberingOrigin | originally designed for .276 Enfield (Pattern 1913) ⓘ |
| convertedToCaliber | .303 British due to World War I ammunition standardization ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| designedFor | British Army NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedFrom | Pattern 1913 Enfield rifle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedIn | early 20th century ⓘ |
| era | World War I era small arms ⓘ |
| feedSystem | stripper clip loaded ⓘ |
| firingMode | manual, bolt action ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Mauser-style bolt with dual front locking lugs
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bayonet lug ⓘ cock-on-closing bolt operation ⓘ long-range volley sights ⓘ protected front sight ⓘ |
| influenceOn | M1917 Enfield rifle design NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| intendedRole | standard infantry rifle ⓘ |
| magazineCapacity | 5 rounds ⓘ |
| magazineType | internal box magazine ⓘ |
| manufacturingLocation | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material |
steel receiver and barrel
ⓘ
wooden stock ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
high accuracy
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rear aperture sight ⓘ strong receiver ⓘ |
| primaryCaliber | .303 British ⓘ |
| producedBy |
Eddystone (Remington-UMC)
NERFINISHED
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Remington Arms NERFINISHED ⓘ Winchester Repeating Arms Company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWeapon | M1917 Enfield rifle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| serviceEntry | 1916 ⓘ |
| sightGraduation | graduated to long ranges for volley fire ⓘ |
| sightType | rear aperture sight on receiver bridge ⓘ |
| successor | Lee–Enfield No. 4 rifle (as main British service rifle evolution) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typicalBarrelLength | approximately 26 inches ⓘ |
| typicalOverallLength | approximately 46 inches ⓘ |
| typicalWeight | approximately 9 pounds unloaded ⓘ |
| usedAs | sniper rifle (selected rifles with telescopic sights) ⓘ |
| usedBy |
British Army
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Commonwealth forces NERFINISHED ⓘ Home Guard (United Kingdom) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedInConflict |
World War I
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World War II ⓘ |
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