Malcolm scope on a Patt. 1914

Using my Pattren 1914(IW) am considering building a replica (WWI) sniper rifle. Any thoughts on using the new Wm. Malcolm scope series by Leatherwood? Thank you.

Lloyd
St. Simons Island, GA

***Malcolm Short fits most standard Unertl bases (the industry standard).

Specifications
Length: 17"
Magnification: 3x
Tube Diameter: 3/4"
Eye Relief: 4.5"
Reticle: Fine Crosshair
Parallax: 50 yd to Infinity
Mounting Type: Caged Rear
Field of View: 15 feet at 100 yds
Optics: Fully Multi-Coated
Other: Includes Recoil Stop Ring, Wm Malcolm Heavy Duty Recoil Tube-Locking Collar made for 17", Brass Lens Housings, Shockproof, Waterproof, Nitrogen Filled

The scope is not suitable for a P14, nor is it similar to what was used in WWI & WWI.

Keep watching eBay and you will find an Aldis scope sooner or later. A Patt. 18 is what you want, but you could use an earlier type too if you're in a hurry.

Reproduction mounts for Patt.14 Rifles have been made in the UK. If you ask around on the Enfield forums you'll find out more.

You could aso use a a Winchester A5 or B4, with side mounts.

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Originally Posted by Bad Czech

You could aso use a a Winchester A5 or B4, with side mounts.

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Side mounts were only on the SMLE. I've heard reports that Canadian troops in WWI may have mounted some A5s overhead on P14 rifles, but have seen no photos.

W & S were also fitted to the Pattern 14 rifles and used by Canadian troops during WW II

For those following the thread, a Pattern 1914 with a Winchester A5 scope was cataloged in the Enfield Pattern Room in 1927 (Ian Skennerton, The British Sniper, 1983, pg 63). Since then, however, I have acquired an original A5 with period mounts. Still researching as to how it may have been attached to the rifle.