History of WWI Primer 027: British Pattern 14 Documentary

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    Othais and Mae delve into the story of this WWI classic. Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration.
    C&Rsenal presents its WWI Primer series; covering the firearms of this historic conflict one at a time in honor of the centennial anniversary. Join us every other Tuesday!
    Cartridge: .303
    Capacity: 5 rnds
    Length: 46.25"
    weight: 9.4 lbs
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 773

  • @munched55
    @munched55 8 років тому +202

    I actually own one of these with the volley sights that I found (!) in a wall of my summer house that I was renovating in Estonia. I was amazed firstly to find it then to see the condition of it which was used but in fine condition. When I dismantled it for a thorough cleaning, I discovered that it retained about 90% of it's original bluing with wear only on the muzzle where the bayonet would be attached, the butt plate and trigger guard. After cleaning the hardened grease from the bolt and receiver, the action was as smooth as any would expect from a modern Mauser sporter. Marked RE and '17, this 99-year-old weapon still raises eyebrows on those that have seen and held it. Thanks for this thorough and entertaining video that filled in all the blanks on a, for me, previously unknown rifle.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +65

      Dang. Lucky.

    • @munched55
      @munched55 8 років тому +36

      No kidding. I wish I knew something about how and when Estonians received these weapons. I'm guessing it was during the second war to use against the Russians but the house is from the 1800's so maybe the first WW as well. I have no idea. It was obviously hidden during the Russian occupation but maybe from an earlier time as well.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +61

      munched55
      The Baltic states received a lot of aid from Britain and most of the P14's went to Latvia/Estonia. It was likely secreted in the wall when the Soviets attacked.

    • @munched55
      @munched55 8 років тому +47

      I appreciate the responses. Thank you very much. It's my in-laws (I call them the outlaws) that are Estonian and they are as a nation, very liberty minded, which I admire, but with a population of only about a million, they've tended to get pushed around a lot and under the Soviets, about 20,000 people of social influence including my father-in-law, were sent to Siberian gulags. In our family, the P14 is now a symbol of their resistance and asked that I pass on to you their appreciation as well for the background info.

    • @edusc6893
      @edusc6893 4 роки тому +12

      @@munched55 Estonian army went partly over to the P14 Enfield, and the Latvians went fully. In 1939 when Kaitseliit was mobilized the soldiers were given the P14 rifles

  • @Lomi311
    @Lomi311 7 місяців тому +18

    Even back in the day, Johnathan Ferguson, the keeper of firearms and artillery at the Royal Armouries Museum in the UK, which houses thousands of iconic weapons from throughout history, was helping make awesome content on UA-cam for us old gun nerds. What a boss

  • @patrickwentz8413
    @patrickwentz8413 5 років тому +148

    So the small arms committee was not for alligators, crocodiles and T-rex's..?... disappointing to say the least.

    • @paleoph6168
      @paleoph6168 Рік тому +2

      Add Abelisauridae to that list too.

  • @johjoh4571
    @johjoh4571 8 років тому +178

    a bullpup bolt action...? that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard of. I love it. I want a modern version.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +51

      right?

    • @borkwoof696
      @borkwoof696 8 років тому +7

      joh joh there is one

    • @KebeQ
      @KebeQ 7 років тому +12

      joh joh desert tech srs

    • @polstierna4251
      @polstierna4251 7 років тому +2

      Seemed hard to hold though?

    • @MrBioniclefan1
      @MrBioniclefan1 7 років тому +6

      There was a prototype bull pup made using the Model 1903 Springfield

  • @britishmuzzleloaders
    @britishmuzzleloaders 8 років тому +122

    Othias and Mae, another fantastic presentation. Top quality and effortlessly watched. One thing came to mind as it went along was the adage that an Army prepares for the next war by planning for the last one.... The P14 really was the product of the Boer War and your video brings that to light as it explores the background of this rifle. Here's an interesting point. The rifle is a product of being the recipient of long range and damaging rifle fire.. i.e. something that would better match what they had faced in SA... The British soldier shot out to 800 yds in his annual qualification before the Boer War.... By 1914 he was only shooting to 600... Perceived combat ranges diminished while they worked on a weapon that would make it easier to engage at longer ones.... Interesting paradox. As usual, great clip. Nice to see Matt out with his Mk IV...

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +8

      It always seems like the left and right hands are separated on these things. Like the long barrel requirement on the RSC 1917 in case they wanted to fire in lines....

    • @skepticalbadger
      @skepticalbadger 8 років тому +8

      Both this & the SMLE were products of that war. The Indian Army lobby took one set of lessons from it (short, handy, medium range rifle), the 'Bisley lobby' took another (Mauser-inspired, long range target rifle). See Matthew Ford's PhD thesis online.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders 8 років тому +3

      Jon, thanks for that great reference. Working my way through it now...

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders 8 років тому +2

      Othias, do you have a reference for that? I'd be interested in reading more about it. Cheers.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +7

      britishmuzzleloaders
      I believe I found it in Proud Promise, although some of that is mixed in with Honor Bound and a French title on bolt actions. All by Jean Houn.

  • @Carbide195
    @Carbide195 8 років тому +48

    ~0:50 _"it chambers the .303 cartridge"
    [the cartridge listed on the white screen as this is said is 7.2x60mm, implying that .303 = 7.2x60mm and/or that the Pattern 14 is chambered in 7.2x60mm]
    .303 is 7.7x56R
    .276 Enfield is 7.2x60mm
    AFAIK, the P13 is the original rifle, chambered in .276, and the P14 is the version which is chambered in .303.

    • @NickYatesFH45
      @NickYatesFH45 4 роки тому +6

      Prubbs thank you I noticed that as well and was like he screwed up the Kings caliber. The nerve of this man

    • @samy7013
      @samy7013 2 роки тому +3

      @@NickYatesFH45 : lol, wasn’t .303 caliber developed during the last few years of Queen Victoria? Wouldn’t that make it “the Queen’s caliber”? 🤣😁🤪

    • @NickYatesFH45
      @NickYatesFH45 2 роки тому +3

      @@samy7013 Belay my last. the Queens caliber

    • @samy7013
      @samy7013 2 роки тому +1

      @@NickYatesFH45 : 😁👍

  • @JenniferinIllinois
    @JenniferinIllinois 8 років тому +105

    Othias, you should be ashamed of yourself for forcing Mae to do something she clearly does not like. Hehehe....

  • @dscrappygolani7981
    @dscrappygolani7981 3 роки тому +12

    You guys are turning into my new favourite channel after Mr Harrell's. Forgotten Weapons no doubt is an equally great channel but you offer significantly more detailed insights by comparison. I feel it's because of your unique and immersive format. Great job, guys! 👍

  • @joewalker2152
    @joewalker2152 8 років тому +4

    Yet again outstanding, simply the best channel on UA-cam bar none. Both witty and informative at the same time and with the best two presenters on the web. What more can i say other than please never stop making these videos. I love you guys!!!

  • @SigurdKristvik
    @SigurdKristvik 8 років тому +7

    Love the music while Mae is shooting,
    and good job researching, I was amazed you managed to conjure up some mock up design of the prototype rifle.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +2

      We are probably way off but it is a good way to discuss it's features we know.

  • @goldeneggduck
    @goldeneggduck 7 років тому +8

    The more episodes I viewed, the more impressed I am. Great series.

  • @Halfaneuron
    @Halfaneuron 4 роки тому +5

    I, as a token Brit here in North America will nominate myself as 'fan', great stuff you do and we really do appreciate the understated humour you chaps put into these productions. So thank you, what!

  • @mm06360
    @mm06360 8 років тому +30

    For a second when I heard "Long Lee" I expected to see the Ghost of Sam Hughes to visit and say it is the best rifle ever, despite carrying it for miles.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +11

      "why change anything really?"

  • @paulyeoman3167
    @paulyeoman3167 8 років тому +9

    Great video, as always. I continue to be impressed by the level of detail and breadth of information you provide to your viewers! The disclaimer about history vs. fun shooting was appreciated.

  • @tyrssen1
    @tyrssen1 5 років тому +7

    Proud to say, I've got a P14. The OEM stock was broken beyond repair, but at the time, Gun Parts had some originals in stock, so I got one. I can therefore honestly say that mine is a true, original P14, even though I finished the bare-wood stock to my own preferences; a bit lighter in color with more shine, since I didn't have to hide in a trench knee-deep in water while being shot at.

  • @speed1984
    @speed1984 8 років тому +2

    I hope you keep these coming, years to come. Thank you C&Rsenal!

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +1

      Well we cleared one so far!

  • @maverickpaladin4155
    @maverickpaladin4155 4 роки тому +5

    Kudos on the thoroughly enjoyable nature of this and the following companion 1917 episode. These are hands down my favorite rifles of the bolt action battle rifle era, followed closely by the 03A3 and No4 Mk1. Y'all have made such a habit out if excellence.

    • @edthebumblingfool
      @edthebumblingfool 9 місяців тому

      you can see how this was a step to the number 4 the number 4/5 rear sight for me was perfection

  • @CQBWarfighter
    @CQBWarfighter 3 роки тому +1

    My new favorite channel on UA-cam. I’ve slowly been chipping away at all these episodes.

  • @Kargush
    @Kargush 8 років тому +1

    New content on this channel is like fresh water from a cool spring on a scorching day. Thank you.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      I swear if Mae shows up with a babbling pun she is fired

  • @ProjektBushcraft
    @ProjektBushcraft 8 років тому +4

    Big appreciation for amount and quality of work you put into those videos. Great work!

  • @brickproduction1815
    @brickproduction1815 8 років тому +131

    when he says no one cares about Lee Enfield, I felt like I want to mad minute him!

    • @asphaltmemories4597
      @asphaltmemories4597 8 років тому +14

      Its satire you know...

    • @varanthe8th609
      @varanthe8th609 8 років тому +4

      Idk about real life but the Lee enfield is trash in Verdun.

    • @canicheenrage
      @canicheenrage 8 років тому +6

      Define "trash".

    • @sugarnads
      @sugarnads 8 років тому +1

      Indeed...

    • @Tomartyr
      @Tomartyr 8 років тому +5

      I'm hoping he does one on the long Lee too.

  • @shilelea
    @shilelea 8 років тому +63

    Needs to be straight pull and designed by Mr. Ross....

  • @Tonks143
    @Tonks143 8 років тому +40

    (Me as he pulls out a SMLE) "Oh yes YE- wait, what? No,no,nonono fuck."

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +13

      The what now?

    • @jonasga
      @jonasga 8 років тому +2

      The statement is incredibly coherent, he's saying he said "yes, wait no" when you pulled out the SMLE. SMLE in this particular context stands for Standard Military Lube Ewer.

    • @Tonks143
      @Tonks143 8 років тому

      Jon Asgaeroth Duh, what else would SMLE stand for?

    • @jonasga
      @jonasga 8 років тому +3

      Freshbreeze In some circles it means Short Mag Lee Enfield, but in this particular context I choose to believe it means Standard Military Lube Ewer.

  • @Player_Review
    @Player_Review 8 років тому +35

    This series should be required curriculum in elementary school. Historical firearms education FTW! That whole part of Mae talking about the fat belly might have to be edited out for schools though, sounded like she was talking about love handles.

  • @v22058
    @v22058 8 років тому +9

    Smellie is not amused at these shenanigans! I swear I heard my 1916 BSA ShtLe yell out the colonies are rowdy today followed by the P14 belting out the star spangled banner.... and the ross in-between the two is making sure they don't come to blows. But seriously great work Othais and crew, y'all do good!

  • @WildBillCox13
    @WildBillCox13 8 років тому +2

    Ah, soothing the soul by means of a new in depth video from C&Rsenal. You guys are better than antidepressants.
    Thanks for posting!

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +1

      Glad you're happy with this one

  • @Supermunch2000
    @Supermunch2000 8 років тому +13

    "This is history. It's super serious business and May enjoys none of it."
    It's the little things that makes UA-cam videos fun.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +5

      Sometimes she has fun so we put a sack on her head until she seriouses up again.

    • @hairyneil
      @hairyneil 8 років тому

      Not with a Pattern 14 I hope

    • @maewinchester2030
      @maewinchester2030 8 років тому

      You do what now?

    • @thurin84
      @thurin84 8 років тому +1

      i bet she funs that too!

  • @fundude365
    @fundude365 8 років тому +24

    Oh Othias, you troll.
    Seriously though I need the SMLE in my life.

    • @someguy3766
      @someguy3766 4 роки тому +2

      @@jerrywood1582 To be fair, the 303 was designed for war use, not hunting bears.

    • @webtoedman
      @webtoedman 3 роки тому

      @@jerrywood1582 The 7 mm Mauser killed the bear after it had been shot twelve times before? That's not conclusive evidence in favour of its killing ability. Did the unfortunate chap shoot the bear, or at the bear?

  • @williamprince1114
    @williamprince1114 8 років тому +6

    Every episode is welcomed like a surprise visit by an old friend with a new toy.
    My club has a 600 foot rifle range. If you're ever in Mid Michigan look me up!

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +18

      Man, I hope I never get THAT lost.

  • @TUBEMAN192
    @TUBEMAN192 8 років тому +21

    "...and Mae enjoys none of it." Yeah right... :D
    Also loving the new hair cut!

  • @matthewmoss1589
    @matthewmoss1589 8 років тому +1

    One of the best episodes so far guys, and not just because I pop up at the end...

  • @williamflowers9435
    @williamflowers9435 3 роки тому

    These rifle bios are ridiculous. Museums should be paying you for this content to use at their displays.
    Magnificent work 👏

  • @jenlennon6614
    @jenlennon6614 8 років тому +3

    YES THIS EPISODE IS FINALLY HERE! I've always enjoyed your look at these interesting weapons. The ross rifle video if done by almost anybody else probably would've been a bit bland (and this is coming from a gun and history enthusiast!) but the Ross Rifle video was intensely entertaining while still being informative. Same thing for all your videos. Keep up the good work you guys are one of my favorite channels!

  • @PHERGUSberger-lk5dp
    @PHERGUSberger-lk5dp 5 місяців тому +1

    I got my first Patt14 when I was 15 yrs old. Am 57 now , so do the math. Anyhow a schoolmate's dad was a B17 pilot in england. He traded an old english homeguard fellow some whiskey and food for that Patt14 rifle and promptly mailed it home. I bought it for a princely sum of $165 dollars . All my buddies thought I paid too much for any 303 let alone that one. But I had enough reading under my belt that I knew a patt14 in unmolested original trim without import marks was a rare bird. I still have this 12k serial ERA made rifle. It's wood is in superb unsanded finish with a bore so clean..and brother it can shoot !. I even used marbles cartridge converters in it for 32 S&W and it brought many a squirrel back to the frying pan !. At the feb'24 SOS a dealer had a patt14 asking $3250.00...I shit you not !. He claimed minty gun, and matching. Bolt matched but the blue seemed darker than my example and the wood had for sure been cleaned and refinished as its pores were opened , stain applied and the shiny sheen nowhere near original. I pointed this out the "knowledgeable" dealer and he got rather arrogant and told me I dont know squat. Then I pointed out the wood putty repair to the toe at butt plate that was oddly under the finish. He tried to pontificate out of that conundrum like a thief caught. Cant stand these fraud profiteers !. In the end I am ever more confidant in my $165 purchase many years ago has paid off.

  • @edwardhawkey5714
    @edwardhawkey5714 8 місяців тому

    Hi from South Africa, i recently bought a P14, specifically ERA. A beaut that shoots perfectly. Has Parker Hale volley sights and a new Musgrave barrel. Cheers mate.

  • @Rinasoir
    @Rinasoir 8 років тому +2

    YAY! I've been waiting on this episode for a while now and you did not disappoint (although at this point I don't think you could even if you tried).
    Also nice to see footage from my country at 18:03, because I'm guessing that is the Irish Civil War.

  • @DanteRizo
    @DanteRizo 8 років тому

    The greatest couple I have ever seen discussing firearms. Great job.

  • @jason60chev
    @jason60chev 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! Mae’s hair when she describes the rifle is great!

  • @jochenheiden
    @jochenheiden Рік тому

    Man these early Primers were rough! Seriously though, I've got a Pattern 14 and I LOOOOOOOVE it.

  • @-----REDACTED-----
    @-----REDACTED----- 5 років тому +13

    I love how Othais ribs a bit at the SMLEboys...😂
    Also the fact that eventually both the US and UK ended up adopting or planning to adopt the Mauser system reaffirms that the Mauser system is the king of bolt systems...👍😜

    • @olecanole8596
      @olecanole8596 5 років тому +2

      The US had already adopted the Mauser system with the 1903. I believe they were quite satisfied with the Mauser.

    • @23GreyFox
      @23GreyFox 5 років тому +2

      Because it is the king. Even today nearly every hunting or sniper rifle is a mauser rifle.

    • @myparceltape1169
      @myparceltape1169 3 роки тому

      What is the definition of a Mauser system?
      Don't tell me it's a cat.

  • @445cat
    @445cat 8 років тому

    This is by far, my favorite british rifle of WWI/WWII. Thanks guys!

  • @FloatableCeres
    @FloatableCeres 8 років тому

    Really digging the period music during Mae's shooting scene! Another great vid!

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      Special thanks to the FB gang on that one.

  • @rationalmartian
    @rationalmartian 8 років тому +9

    Another great episode Othias and Mae. Quality content indeed.
    Bravo.

  • @davelindsey6890
    @davelindsey6890 7 років тому +1

    Good in-depth history of this rifle, previously only to be found in print. I have several hard-back books dating back to the 70's and 80's that are the only sources other than this video that provide this much information (and this video actually has more than all of them combined). I own one of these rifles (Eddystone arsenal) that I acquired nearly 30 years ago and it has the original bayonet and a heavy, fabric sling with what seems to be adjusters made of some light alloy. I believe these were scavenged at a later date from a P-17 but I could be wrong. It lacks the volley sight pieces.
    I agree with Mae in everything she said about this rifle except that I am larger and heavier so the recoil is even less of an issue for me and I think of mine as a "soft" shooter. The sight radius she talks about gets even more important as you age and your eyes don't focus at close ranges like they used to. That rear aperture is superb. I can pick up a target with this even more quickly than I can with an AR-15 carbine.
    Thanks for the piece, I enjoyed it.

  • @devilforrest8745
    @devilforrest8745 8 років тому

    Great episode can't wait till the next!! An old highschool friend of mines grandfather has an absolutely gorgeous sporterized example of the 1917 action that sits in a nice and comfy monte carlo stock, every time he comes into town for the holidays I try to make a point to visit him at grandparents where we both drool over this rifle and admire his grandpas large game mounts and the hunting stories that accompany them.

  • @cptreech
    @cptreech 7 років тому +1

    As a British Re-enactor and a secret Mauser fan I would love one of these as the Winchester 1918 (sniper) pattern. It's a magnificent weapon.

  • @1111Tactical
    @1111Tactical 7 років тому +1

    I own an Enfield and I can confirm extraction issues over time. I bought it from a local shop I'm am aquainted witth and the next day shot it with failure to extract almost every shot. I came inb the day after to ask for help and they just gave me a bolt off of the other Enfield they had in stock and swapped it. Next shooting proved bad extraction again. I took it back and we looked at both bolt assemblies and the extracter was worn dorn on both. Had to buy a new one.

  • @the_major
    @the_major 8 років тому

    Great episode! I am loving every other Tuesday!

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      The alternate Tuesdays are CRAP

    • @the_major
      @the_major 8 років тому

      Well there's no point in getting greedy is there?

  • @clarkbono189
    @clarkbono189 6 років тому +2

    "super serious business and Mae enjoys none of it" Why is this my favorite channel? that's why

  • @effonstonee
    @effonstonee 2 роки тому

    love you Jonathan!

  • @Baseheart73
    @Baseheart73 8 років тому

    I shot my recently purchased P14 at the range today...It's a beautiful gun, just trying to get accustomed to the sights...Your videos are by far the most detailed & thoughtful gun related videos I've ever seen..keep up the excellent work!

  • @MrJohanBD
    @MrJohanBD 8 років тому +1

    Mae's Haircut is on point!

  • @yojimbo6879
    @yojimbo6879 8 років тому

    Got to love the Bell's case as I live 10 minutes away here in Kalamazoo. Great work guys!

  • @impliedtomato8760
    @impliedtomato8760 3 роки тому +1

    I recently purchased one of these, an Eddystone, it's a nail driver

  • @adammarshall80
    @adammarshall80 7 років тому +2

    I just inherited a P14 in great condition. I too will be shooting mine in the great state of South Carolina!

  • @Vanilla0729
    @Vanilla0729 8 років тому +19

    War were declared

  • @paulgdunsford7469
    @paulgdunsford7469 6 років тому

    Great episode the history filled a couple of gapes I had also Mae you rock with the new hair style

  • @hazelparker5973
    @hazelparker5973 Рік тому

    I own a model 1 mark3 star and a model 4 mark 1 ...both shoot amazing....I've used the first to hunt for years with great success...I'd buy another one any time

  • @billiemon
    @billiemon 2 роки тому +4

    The P series guns are excellent for building custom guns. Built a 458 Winchester with a P 14 and a wildcat 30 Gibbs and a heavy barrel thumb-hole stock 25/06 with the P17. Mae is right about the trigger a little polishing and they become very smooth and easy to control for accurate shooting.

  • @haydenbretton2990
    @haydenbretton2990 3 роки тому

    I have owned an Edison 1916 P14 303 rifle for quite some time, it still has its volley sights. I traced its ownership but only from the 1940's when it was issued to a London Home Guard Unit,( stamp marks on stock disc ). I shoot it on a regular basis on our local rifle range where we are only permitted to shoot reduced powder loads to comply with range velocity & energy. I do from time to time shoot factory ammunition on farm land I shoot over, it still throws a tight group, no doubt the rifle has had little use before I acquired it. It sits in my rifle cabinet with my Army & Navy Martini Henry 303 and my 1896 Army & Navy 303 Lee Speed Sporting rifle. These old rifles who were looked after are well worth acquiring, load your own ammunition, they are a joy to shoot.

  • @FireflyActual
    @FireflyActual 8 років тому +2

    Great stuff, thank you C&Rsenal! Time to hit that play button. :-)

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +4

      I was gonna say... it's been 6 minutes...

    • @FireflyActual
      @FireflyActual 8 років тому +1

      P14 videos are few and far between. Most of the ones that I've seen on YT focused on the M1917, hence my joy at seeing this. :)

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      Firefly I was pretty surprised at how scarce the info was

    • @FireflyActual
      @FireflyActual 8 років тому +1

      Same here. Finding anything on the .276 Enfield is almost an impossibility.

  • @Hsutheguard
    @Hsutheguard 8 років тому +6

    when you put away that Lee, I was like,"wow dude, I care! I care!"

  • @bgc51765
    @bgc51765 7 років тому

    Great video. You just got a new subscriber. I'm really enjoying the history of each rifle.

  • @bartekt6690
    @bartekt6690 8 років тому +1

    great job as always - keep on going guys, greetings from poland

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +1

      The whole country?

    • @bartekt6690
      @bartekt6690 8 років тому +1

      Sure
      I'm representative :PI like your channel - very well prepared staff

  • @rkeller1ify
    @rkeller1ify 2 місяці тому

    Very happy to be an American Anglophile; I own a Pattern 14 that for some obscure reason escaped the loss of the volley sight. I have been very happy with the rifle and its accuracy. I can’t figure how to fire the volley sights just to see how accurate it is in this mode compared to my SMLEs. My companion piece is a M1917 in the standard US round .30-06. These two rifles are wonderfully accurate and hard hitting service rifles.

  • @nicktrueman224
    @nicktrueman224 11 місяців тому

    I think I have the image and information you are after for prototype.
    From the Enfield pattern room.
    Cal looks correct. Essentially it looks very P14 with fancier stock.
    There is a large paragraph about this weapon.
    How can I contact you guys?

  • @thurin84
    @thurin84 8 років тому

    awesome as always! my prediction for the next episode? the moschetto modello 91 per cavalleria. for sure.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      Soon though. Riccio sent us an advance copy of his book

  • @stillhere9728
    @stillhere9728 8 років тому

    Great episode. Thank you so much.

  • @henrypoopenstein
    @henrypoopenstein 8 років тому

    Great episode! But you should totally do a detailed episode on the m1903! Many Americans are familiar with the rifle but many myself included know little of its history and would love to learn!

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +1

      I mean, I said we would.

    • @henrypoopenstein
      @henrypoopenstein 8 років тому

      Glad to hear it! I appreciate any gun you feature but you just seemed a little hesitant to feature a gun as common in the US as a 1903 and I just wanted to tell you that only makes it more interesting (m1911 video too pl0x?)😃😃😃

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      Henry G The delay in US and Britain is more because:
      A.We partner with the great War and therefor mass batches by country.
      B. Leading with popular guns would set a "down hill" for later in the series.
      C. US didn't show up until late in the war

  • @sharkfinbite
    @sharkfinbite 8 років тому +1

    How come every time I find out on another channel a ww1 gun I never heard of I end up miraculously seeing it on here haha? I have a few guesses for the future after the next episode. M1917 revolver, Springfield rifle, lee-Enfield, or Browning. Great show guys and nice new hair cut!

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      I mean, we are going to try and hit them all

  • @twforster15
    @twforster15 8 років тому +1

    Can't wait to see the workhorse of world War 1 America in the next 2 weeks! loved this video and heavily anticipating the next one, thank you for the awesome videos!

  • @Lomi311
    @Lomi311 2 роки тому

    Now we’re using period music in the shooting segments. I love seeing the growth of the show on my second and third times through primer.

  • @DrBreezeAir
    @DrBreezeAir 8 років тому +22

    It's been too long. Mae's haircut is very nice.

  • @mrjockt
    @mrjockt 3 роки тому

    Just one point regarding the number of men in the British army, the expansion between the start of the war and the end of 1915 was all through men volunteering to serve, conscription, the draft, wasn’t introduced until 1916.

  • @RobertoDonatti
    @RobertoDonatti 8 років тому

    This video was exceptionally good, congratulations!

  • @MrLolx2u
    @MrLolx2u 8 років тому +1

    That's weird... Soldiers who fired both P14 and SMLE liked the P14 more than the SMLE. The only thing they had for the SMLE was that it's more rapid firing and for the trenches, that's amazing as it holds down a line and the 10 round magazine. The P14 was more accurate and had great ergonomics.

  • @nicholasford4820
    @nicholasford4820 8 років тому +1

    Great video - and I notice the Ottoman 7.65mm Peabody conversion hanging on your wall, will you be doing a video on that as well?

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      I can sort out my expert tier viewers with the back wall.
      It will be rolled into an overall history of the Martini-Henry's varied rolls in the conflict. We are hoping to find an unconverted Peaody as well and try to arrange SOME combination with BritishMuzzleLoaders

    • @mo45327
      @mo45327 8 років тому +1

      +C&Rsenal Oh, that is going to be great! I'm glad I recognised the Peabody conversion, but I will not consider myself "expert" yet since I'm 17 and there is a lot more to learn :) I've actually seen a couple of these rifles in museums here in Serbia as well as the originals.

  • @stephenwoods4118
    @stephenwoods4118 8 років тому

    Thank you, wonderful episode.

  • @jaswmclark
    @jaswmclark 4 роки тому

    I had both a P-14 and a P-17, both by Winchester. They were "Sporterised" by my father who was a master machinist. I preferred the .303.

  • @mazkact
    @mazkact 8 років тому

    This is now my favorite UA-cam channel. C&R was tied with Forgotten Weapons but Mae breaks the tie,Sorry Ian ;). After Myth Busters cut Kari Byron there was a void and Mae has filled it and then some as I believe that she really knows what she is talking about firearms wise.The Pattern Fourteen/US 1917 is just about my favorite Battle rifle. I have a Remington US 1917 and an Eddystone Pattern Fourteen. Recently shot my P 14 in honor of it turning one hundred years old(close enough). Thanks for the great videos.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      Naw, we just full her lips with peanut butter and dub in the audio later.

    • @maewinchester2030
      @maewinchester2030 8 років тому

      You are so dead.

  • @rainsilversplash4376
    @rainsilversplash4376 7 років тому +1

    I wish I had had the foresight to get one of these when they could be had from the US Civilian Marksmanship Program for $300, just a couple of years ago. You can hardly touch one for less than 6 bills now.

  • @deanimator5829
    @deanimator5829 8 років тому

    I picked up one of these at a show for a friend. With Greek MXP surplus, it is a TACK DRIVER at six hundred yards. It's no wonder these found favor as sniper rifles, and later as competition rifles. I have a bare action (with the ears ground off) which I purchased to get the ejector (which is prone to breakage) to replace one that was missing from the aforementioned rifle. Some day it may get built into a hunting rifle.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      We had to rebuild the ejector on the P14 actually.

  • @Hopolit1
    @Hopolit1 8 років тому

    Great episode as always guys, looking forward to more.
    Nice haircut Mae.

  • @maxwellmcdaniel9841
    @maxwellmcdaniel9841 8 років тому

    Loved the humor in this episode!

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +1

      WHERE WAS IT? WE WILL REMOVE ALL FUN

  • @joaomedsniper
    @joaomedsniper 7 років тому

    You Guys are AMAZING!!!!!

  • @richardohalloran8494
    @richardohalloran8494 8 років тому +8

    Step aside Ian and Karl, Mae and some other dude are in the house

    • @mo45327
      @mo45327 8 років тому +3

      I love all 4 of them to death.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +7

      Karl is the cutest

    • @mo45327
      @mo45327 8 років тому +4

      +C&Rsenal Well he also has the best taste in fashion, I mean that smock and Adidas-tactical shoes... :)

  • @acassiopeia6439
    @acassiopeia6439 8 років тому

    jeez, my shoulder hurts just watching Mae fire that beautiful thing.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      Not so bad really. High speed makes it seem worse.

    • @acassiopeia6439
      @acassiopeia6439 8 років тому +1

      +C&Rsenal fair enough, it just looks like it hurts. I've only fired a .22 air rifle so I have no real reference point.

    • @piccolo181
      @piccolo181 8 років тому

      Thankfully Newton's equal and opposite reaction helps out with that. The heavier the gun the less recoil transferred into the shooter.

  • @shanebroomhall
    @shanebroomhall 8 років тому

    Great video, I am in Australia, loved seeing it being shot, loved the way that you did the whole thing and loved you having a woman do the shoot and give the comments. Just watching this has made me want to watch a whole lot more of your videos. I have one on my collectors licence turning up in 4-6 weeks, might get one on my shooting licence as well. Well done keep up the good work.. Cheers Shane B

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому +1

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

    • @shanebroomhall
      @shanebroomhall 8 років тому

      Just got my Eddystone P-14. Its quite nice to hold, but cant shoot it as its a collectable only. :-( Still enjoyed the video. its good to watch again. Keep up the good job. :-)
      Cheers Shane B

  • @therabbitcanada
    @therabbitcanada 3 роки тому

    Love mine, shoots great and quite accurate

  • @creanero
    @creanero 8 років тому

    Continuing the tease with the SMLEs. BOO! BOO I SAY!
    Love you guys really!

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      We haven't done the long lees even.

    • @creanero
      @creanero 8 років тому

      And there's a whole bunch of Machineguns, too...

  • @MilsurpWorld
    @MilsurpWorld 8 років тому

    I've been looking forward to this one for a while. I agree that the P14/M1917 is just a little too heavy, bulky, and long to be perfect. Keep up the great work guys!

  • @jcolville
    @jcolville 8 років тому

    Great as always Othias. Looking forward to the comparison with the M1917. BTW, Mae, the new hairdo rocks.

  • @tletang
    @tletang 8 років тому

    Great video, I love my p14, made in 1917 by winchester. the sights are amazing.

  • @taterporkchop
    @taterporkchop 8 років тому

    Othais; You need to have a serious talk with Mae. She looked like she WAS enjoying shooting that beast. I believe she was secretly dreaming of shooting a SMLE and that's why she was smiling. Where is my SMLE video? Every other week I click on your channel hoping to see "SMLE". You teased me with the Pattern 14. It was a super detailed study, which I have come to expect, but it would have been better with more SMLE. Keep up the excellent work. Keep smiling Mae; I bet Othais is getting ready for that SMLE video soon.

  • @Toblehrone
    @Toblehrone 8 років тому +5

    0:37
    Wow, that is more savage than a gun from Savage Arms.

  • @2009Berghof
    @2009Berghof 5 років тому

    I have seen a couple photos of P14s being used in North Africa during WWII. Watch closely these two British period war flicks: NINE MEN, with Jack lambert & THE LAST BATTALION (THE WAY AHEAD) with David Niven and you will find three men carrying P14s in the rifle squad. I'm guessing they were considered the squad's sniper rifle. In my book (I am the founder of the WWII Historical Re-enactment Society), A BRIDGE TO TIME, A Re-enactor's Journey, there are some Canadian photos showing sniper training. Here too are some P14s.

  • @fraterlulz8961
    @fraterlulz8961 8 років тому +3

    "Oh, Nobody actually cares about this gun." Not true, I have been waiting patiently for an episode on the SMLE & am probably not the only one.

  • @luciandonohue1159
    @luciandonohue1159 8 років тому

    Otha's. I like that old music when Mae is shooting. You should keep it

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      We put out a thread on FB and got a LOT of suggestions!

  • @alexruddock9596
    @alexruddock9596 8 років тому

    Well done on the video as usual. I always overlooked these rifles and the 'Merican versions when ever I saw them at gun shows. I didn't know what I was doing! I thought they looked silly.
    Interesting that the British had .276 Enfield pretty much developed before this war, and then the U.S. would have the .276 Pedersen almost adopted before the next world war.

    • @Candrsenal
      @Candrsenal  8 років тому

      They're pretty neat guns. Maybe flip the price tag next time!

  • @BikerJim74
    @BikerJim74 8 років тому

    Really enjoyed this one. Thanks!