Pattern 1914 Enfield Sniper

Winchester Repeating Arms Company · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1914

Weight (empty)4250 g (149.9 oz)
Overall Length1175 mm (46.26")
Barrel Length660 mm (25.98")
Magazine Capacity5 rounds
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Muzzle Velocity744 m/s (2441 fps)
Muzzle Energy3126 J (2306 ft·lbf)
Effective Range800 m (875 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .303 British

The Pattern 1914 Enfield Sniper (designated P14 (T) for 'Telescopic') was the principal British sniper rifle of World War I and continued in the role into World War II. Based on a modified Mauser action designed at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, the P14 was found to be inherently more accurate than the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield and was therefore selected as the primary sniping platform. Manufactured under contract in the United States by Winchester, Remington, and Eddystone, the P14 sni...

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Designer: Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield