Identify a WWII Rifle

[canadianhunter]

My grandfather and I were looking through the old collection the other day and came across a rifle which appears to be from WWII. It is a 303 caliber but the action appears to be a Mauser style (bolt release, bolt assembly). There is no marking on the rifle to say who manufactured it but there are plenty of markings. The ones that I notes are as follows: "Nitro Proof", "crown over N9 over A", "crown over BM", "ERA" and a brass piece on the right side of the butt stamped "70".
There is not a wrist guard as found on Enfield rifles.
I have been looking high and low and the closest I have found is a Ross Rifle. Does anyone have any other suggestions as to what it could be?
Merry Christmas to all!

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by canadianhunter

My grandfather and I were looking through the old collection the other day and came across a rifle which appears to be from WWII. It is a 303 caliber but the action appears to be a Mauser style (bolt release, bolt assembly). There is no marking on the rifle to say who manufactured it but there are plenty of markings. The ones that I notes are as follows: "Nitro Proof", "crown over N9 over A", "crown over BM", "ERA" and a brass piece on the right side of the butt stamped "70".
There is not a wrist guard as found on Enfield rifles.
I have been looking high and low and the closest I have found is a Ross Rifle. Does anyone have any other suggestions as to what it could be?
Merry Christmas to all!

What you have is an ERA Edddystone P14 Enfield.
VERY strong actions, they have been made into some very large African caliber rifles, and in the early days of benchrest , as well as long range target rifles.

Although the action itself is a bit heavy for some, it makes a fine vintage style custom rifle.

I have a target rifle on a P14, and my brother uses the same action on his 280 Remington.
As well, one of the nicest "African style" rifles I have seen in the last few years is a 375 H7H on a P14 that is VERY accurate with the express sights.
Cat

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by canadianhunter

My grandfather and I were looking through the old collection the other day and came across a rifle which appears to be from WWII. It is a 303 caliber but the action appears to be a Mauser style (bolt release, bolt assembly). There is no marking on the rifle to say who manufactured it but there are plenty of markings. The ones that I notes are as follows: "Nitro Proof", "crown over N9 over A", "crown over BM", "ERA" and a brass piece on the right side of the butt stamped "70".
There is not a wrist guard as found on Enfield rifles.
I have been looking high and low and the closest I have found is a Ross Rifle. Does anyone have any other suggestions as to what it could be?
Merry Christmas to all!

I'm pretty sure Cat has it correct, but some pictures would definatly be an asset.

Originally Posted by catnthehat

What you have is an ERA Edddystone P14 Enfield.
VERY strong actions, they have been made into some very large African caliber rifles, and in the early days of benchrest , as well as long range target rifles.

Although the action itself is a bit heavy for some, it makes a fine vintage style custom rifle.

I have a target rifle on a P14, and my brother uses the same action on his 280 Remington.
As well, one of the nicest "African style" rifles I have seen in the last few years is a 375 H7H on a P14 that is VERY accurate with the express sights.
Cat

Agreed.....I'm a huge WWII fan and that sounds right to me also

[Grizzly Adams]

ERA was the Eddystone plant of Remington.
Grizz

[canadianhunter]

Thanks everyone. Glad to hear that it is not a Ross... The rifle is still in great condition. I'll try to post some photos in the near future.