1903 L.E. 1* ConD11 22 Patern14 No.1

[jonh172]

A few pictures of my pattern 14 no.1 trainer.
1903 L.E. with sparkbrook 22 conversion in 1905?
Some replaced wood, a gouge and stock repairs, but all matching numbers with a great shiny bore.

Please feel free to comment.

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[watty12]

you need some rear sight ears

[Lance]

Very nice, one of my favorite rifles. Can you check the top of the butt near the butt plate for a rack number? I have observed from "C1"(sold it to a friend in a moment of weakness) to as high as "C539" giving the reasoning that Australia received at least that many.

A correct handguard can be found if patient and willing to spend the $$.

Good luck.

[henry r]

Does the rifle have any markings linking it to Australia?

The TAS marking on the stock disk makes me think The Armidale School, a local private school (public school to the british). They have thier own small bore range, cadets and a quick google shows the school "shooting club" dating back to the 1890s.

[englishman_ca]

I read it as the conversion to Sht.LE Cond.II was done in 1905. The subsequent Pat 14 .22 conversion would be done at least 1914 onwards.

What I do note is that the bolt head is a unit from the center fire 303 converted to rim fire. I was under the impression that on conversion the bolt heads were switched out with purpose made ones. Apparently not. I just learnt something!

[browningautorifle]

What a nice old rifle...

[jonh172]

Thanks guys!
I will have answers to the questions in the morning!

[ActionYobbo]

Is that a sprinter barrel?

[jonh172]

Is that a sprinter barrel?

Not sure! how do I tell?

[jonh172]

Very nice, one of my favorite rifles. Can you check the top of the butt near the butt plate for a rack number? I have observed from "C1"(sold it to a friend in a moment of weakness) to as high as "C539" giving the reasoning that Australia received at least that many.

A correct handguard can be found if patient and willing to spend the $$.

Good luck.

I have no stamp at all on top of my butt in front of the buttplate.

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Does the rifle have any markings linking it to australia?

The TAS marking on the stock disk makes me think The Armidale School, a local private school (public school to the british). They have thier own small bore range, cadets and a quick google shows the school "shooting club" dating back to the 1890s.

It has a U stamp on the top, front of the receiver.