My latest acquisition is a late production Eddystone P14. I wanted to try another of the Britishicon Battle Rifle ilk and caliber but purpose this one to pursue CMPicon competitions locally –I cannot bring myself to subject my other rifles to rapid fire.

So after a little research I settled on this very nicely priced all numbers matching, all Eddystone parts, no apparent Weedon marks, 95%ish original metal finish still with “cosmolineicon in the details” example and dings and dents in the “fat” model wood as if beaten all over with a bag of bolts. It retains its front volley sight disk. It also has a characterful patch to its right action housing. No late century export / import marks.

I procured the TZ sight complete with screw and diopter and united within a span of few days – a properly sized split pin replacing the rear volley sight button.
After a thorough inspection it was off to the range! I have a limited amount of 3 types to zero sights and dope:
Kynoch ’51 Mk7 produced 2.71 MOA and used as a sight zero for 100 yds holding BDC on a 3”radius bull’s-eye.
S&B 180G was 2.28 MOA I click left, 1 click depressed for its zero
Privi BT 2.75 MOA 0 windage, +5 clicks elevation.
All brass has been saved for this rifle as I prepare to enter the world of reloading I still have not found a rifle that "likes" the std Privi load (load specs / quality or Boat Tail?).

So far on this journey I have found that the TZ on a P14 is so low that only a midget diopter will clear the bolt – I had an iris and found as I dropped elevation for zero it rubbed the bolt before I could get it low enough to point at 100yds.

So questions to help me on my way:
Unfortunately it came with no history available and only a few stamps - It has a “Z” stamp on the butt after the rear sling swivel, Also a “G” and an “X” on the fore stock underside ahead of the magazine plate. Maybe these signify something historic and vague?

Will I be able to replace the pivot pin and arm on the front volley sight? (should I find them) = the threads are present and the boss unground.

I am learning about this marque and competition environment simultaneously (keeps me off the streets) and welcome any info and guidance - thanks for the excellent resource and in advance for advice. I hope to be competition shooting this example and giving the newer rifles a run for their money for its centenary and in the area it was manufactured.
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