Malcolm scope on a Patt. 1914

[lhbh2o]

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

Information

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[Surpmil]

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.

[Bad Czech]

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

[Surpmil]

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

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.

[Warren]

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

[lhbh2o]

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.