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Posted: **Mon May 13, 2019 10:28 am**

Ovenpaa wrote:I came across an all original looking P14, declared un-shot at the time, with superb furniture and finish and it was probably described correctly.

Yes, it is the knurled adjuster and the filled holes are where the cheek piece has been removed. I have never treated my rifle as an 'original' anything, nor would I suggest it was. I just enjoy it for what it is. These days there are far too many 'sniper' rifles of extremely dubious origin. People here in the UK and abroad mimic them adding the finest details, no doubt eBlag has parts and stamps listed right now. I was lucky enough to shoot an all original German Mauser sniper many years ago, how did I know it was original? Because it was in DK and it came out of the kitchen roof of the parents of the chap who owned it, I shot a dozen rounds or so at 300m. Upon finishing I offered the owner the 4(T) I had with me however he declined.

Fine vernier sights are extremely few and far between these days and the last ones I came across were considerably more than I paid for my rifle!

Thank you for your information about the sight and holes in the woodwork!
It must have been great finding a P14 in that condition well done you.

I’m with you in respect of “Clone” sniper rifles, or clone anything, I wouldn’t mind so much if the vendor made the prospective client aware of that particular aspect, but then when it’s sold on that’s a different matter, my personal view on this is that in reality the clone should be clearly marked as such, or am I just dreaming? (Yes you are dreaming).
Every one of my friends including myself likes as near as possible to have a completely original gun, if that’s not entirely possible sourcing original replacement parts is the only answer.

Then to shoot a completely original Mauser Sniper what can I say but ‘Jealous’.

Posted: **Mon May 13, 2019 3:24 pm**

Actually, it is really scruffy, however it did come out of a private collection so I had a good feeling about how well it would shoot long before I pulled the trigger :)

We have copied/reproduce parts in the past however they either use metric screws or have our name or similar stamped somewhere so there can never be any confusion.

Posted: **Mon May 13, 2019 4:23 pm**

I found my latest trying to hide behind other rifles in the back of the vault in one of my local gun shops, and on fishing it out covered in dust I asked about its demise, the very kind dealer said I’ll have to find out about that one it’s been there longer than he could remember, after going through his ledger he found the entry very near the back.
It was a sporterised Remington but the reasons for buying it were twofold, firstly it had overbore mounts (Parker Hale mounts, similar to the sniper version), and secondly the scope was still on it.
And with Macular degenerative eyesight (common in the older person) thought it would be a great future project.
Now completed with a contemporary scope that elevates with windage in the mount and a full military stock, I can now shoot at distance because I can see the bloody target!!

By the way no one even an amateur would mistake it for a “Clone”.

Posted: **Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:46 am**

Last call any offers to take them covering any postage?

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