*US MADE WINCHESTER MODEL 314 SNIPER RIFLE.

*US MADE WINCHESTER MODEL 314 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 135863. Cal. 303. This rifle was made by Winchester for the British snipers during WWI. It is excellent overall with scope and sling included. The mfg. of the British 14 pattern ended when the US entered the war in 1917. This example appears to have all matching components and is in fine overall condition. Equipped with a US mfg. WWI leather sling. Ears of rear sight have been removed to accommodate the scope on this rifle. Telescope is a Prism made in London, England and scope and base appear to be soldered together and base is numbered to the gun. The buttplate is unmarked. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Receiver retains approximately 95% of its orig blue with the exception of where the sight ears were milled off and with a small cluster of pitting on the rear of the front receiver ring. Bolt body is bright while the extractor and the cocking piece retain approximately 80% of finish. Bbl retains 98% of its orig blue with just one slight rub mark on the right hand side, presumably from being put in a rack. Front bbl band shows better than 98% finish with rear showing approximately 80% with some patina. “W” marked triggerguard and floorplate assembly show better than 90% of orig blue with just a little patina showing. Unmarked buttplate has turned patina with a couple of small nicks in it. Scope shows better than 90% black enamel with the balance showing brass. Scope is somewhat cloudy but still very functional. Buttstock appears to have been cleaned because it no longer retains the Winchester and P14 logos on the side. Volley sight base and brass inlay are still present. Front and rear handguards are in very good condition showing no marring at all. Leather sling dated 1918 is in good condition with only slightly dry with a minimum of cracking. Bore is bright and shiny showing very little wear. 4-34075 BK120 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	275	$4,600.00	US MADE WINCHESTER MODEL 314 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 135863. Cal. 303. This rifle was made by Winchester for the British snipers during WWI. It is excellent overall with scope and sling included. The mfg. of the British 14 pattern ended when the US entered the war in 1917. This example appears to have all matching components and is in fine overall condition. Equipped with a US mfg. WWI leather sling. Ears of rear sight have been removed to accommodate the scope on this rifle. Telescope is a Prism made in London, England and scope and base appear to be soldered together and base is numbered to the gun. The buttplate is unmarked. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Receiver retains approximately 95% of its orig blue with the exception of where the sight ears were milled off and with a small cluster of pitting on the rear of the front receiver ring. Bolt body is bright while the extractor and the cocking piece retain approximately 80% of finish. Bbl retains 98% of its orig blue with just one slight rub mark on the right hand side, presumably from being put in a rack. Front bbl band shows better than 98% finish with rear showing approximately 80% with some patina. “W” marked triggerguard and floorplate assembly show better than 90% of orig blue with just a little patina showing. Unmarked buttplate has turned patina with a couple of small nicks in it. Scope shows better than 90% black enamel with the balance showing brass. Scope is somewhat cloudy but still very functional. Buttstock appears to have been cleaned because it no longer retains the Winchester and P14 logos on the side. Volley sight base and brass inlay are still present. Front and rear handguards are in very good condition showing no marring at all. Leather sling dated 1918 is in good condition with only slightly dry with a minimum of cracking. Bore is bright and shiny showing very little wear. 4-34075 BK120 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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