No 3 (P14) 22 trainer

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Okay went back over and took a good look at the ERA P14 trainer 22. He said its a No 3 P14. Its very nice and in WWI unmolested condition. British broad arrow. Volley sights and original sights still on it. Looks like a nice P14 303 until you look close. Sleeved barrel, modified bolt and receiver. He said I could take pics and post them. I'll get them tonight and post them Sunday.

I thought it had a functional magazine but maybe I was mistaken. Picked up a very nice Long Branch No 4 mark 1* while there. These things are addicting.

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I hope you bought that .22 conversion. If not, I would be happy to buy it.

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I hope you bought that .22 conversion. If not, I would be happy to buy it.

John I have not decided yet mainly because neither of us can find a recent price of a similar gun. We consulted two local collectors and their price estimate was not even close. The pictures are following so those that have never saw this conversion can see one. Also can some of you trainer collectors give your opinion on a fair value. If I pass I think I can get him to let me list it here in the for sal section. He wants it to go to a collector.

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Original rear sight

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Barrel sleeve insert from muzzle end

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Original safety

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British broad arrow acceptance mark along with double broad arrow out of service mark

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Barrel sleeve protruding into receiver. Receiver is milled out in this area almost to gas vent

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Bolt release with rear volley sight in down position

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Front sight

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Bolt serial number matches receiver serial number

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Shot from back of receiver with bolt in

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Front volley sight