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  • lyman
    Administrator - OFC
    • Aug 2009
    • 11266
    #16
    Originally posted by Merc
    It’s surprising that Ferris’ book never mentioned the original purpose of the star. Did all P14s have the star?
    no,

    but I need to revisit Skennerton's book to see what he says about it,

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      • JB White
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2009
        • 13371
        #17
        As far as I'm aware, only Winchester used the encircled five point star on the p14.

        Now I'm wondering whether or not my 1917 has one? I'm certain I would have noticed.

        *EDIT* Nope. SN is way too high
        Last edited by JB White; 12-12-2020, 10:31. Reason: Txt added
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          • Merc
            Senior Member
            • Feb 2016
            • 1690
            #18
            Which extended lug required the star? Bayonet lug? Bolt lug?

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              • lyman
                Administrator - OFC
                • Aug 2009
                • 11266
                #19
                Star in Circle Marking on M1917 Enfield?
                https://www.gunboards.com/threads/star-in-circle-marking-on-m1917-enfield.115369/
                Any significance to this marking? Winchester-made rifle which made its way to the Royal Canadian Air Force in WWII. TIA Tom www.vintage-gunlore.com



                https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....ility'%20issue.

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                  • RC20
                    Senior Member
                    • Oct 2014
                    • 174
                    #20
                    Which extended lug required the star? Bayonet lug? Bolt lug?
                    To the best of my knowledge neither .

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                      • Merc
                        Senior Member
                        • Feb 2016
                        • 1690
                        #21
                        M1917 Star in Circle
                        https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=11286&page=2
                        Hello all - first post - I just purchased my first M1917 Enfield Winchester Rec. serial number 630## with barrel number of 11-17. Bore is bright with 5 grooves and passes the bullet test. All parts have a W stamp with the exception of bolt handle has an O K or it might be a bomb with a K next to...


                        Here is something from the late John Sukey that refers to the P14. He says the bolt handle was marked with a star when the locking lug was lengthened.
                        Last edited by Merc; 12-14-2020, 09:54.

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                          • JB White
                            Senior Member
                            • Aug 2009
                            • 13371
                            #22
                            Originally posted by Merc
                            Which extended lug required the star? Bayonet lug? Bolt lug?
                            Bolt lug making it a Patt14 Mk1*. Remington/Eddystone used the asterisk version as their star whereas Winchesters using the encircled 5 point star show no asterisk. Well, some do but those are armorer's marks and the locations denote different meanings.
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