P.14 Military Match 1963 rifle?

[Patrick Chadwick]

It was being advertised as being made up for a Military Match in Prague/Czech Republic in 1963 for the British Army.

Since Schulz & Larsen is in Otterup, DENMARK, I fail to see why anyone should be using their (excellent!) barrels in what was then CZECHOSLOVAKIA to make up match rifles for the BRITISH ARMY.

On the other hand, I understand that Denmark did have some P14s, from WW2, and in the 60s Schulz & Larsen certainly did make up match rifles on K98 and Gew98 actions - i.e. good surplus actions - I have one, made up on an Imperial German Gew98 action, and it is a very fine rifle. I therefore suspect that this is one of that kind, and has nothing to do with the Czechs at all!

Unless someone can come up with documentation, treat it all as a story, and just enjoy shooting with the rifle!

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[Promo]

Patrick,

I agree with that, however note that the rifle is not proofed like a usual S&L barrel, but has all kinds of British proof marks and absolutely unique Parker Hale features. That is what irritates me most.

[Patrick Chadwick]

I think Promo and TonyE have got it right. I fail to see anything about this rifle that indicates a connection with the British Army or Prague. As I wrote previously:

Unless someone can come up with documentation, treat it all as a story, and just enjoy shooting with the rifle!

And it should be an excellent shooter.

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and take special note of the adjustable size rear peep hole! I've never seen one like this before.

I have a couple. A standard Parker component of the period. More common are rotating 6-hole discs with a spring detent.