Newbie question, new to me P14

[Patrick Chadwick]

"Counter-question: Are you aware that "unstarred" i.e. unmodified P14 Mk Is are considered to be very rare?"


"An interesting point Patrick, can you explain this further for us?"


Certainly!


Stratton, "The Pattern 1914 and U.S. Model 1917 Rifles", P. 8:


"P14 MkI rifles are relatively scarce, as few were made and most were converted to MkI* configuration. MkI rifles in original condition will fetch a several-foldpremium over MkI* rifles."