It also emerged as one of the finest Sniper rifles of either side during WW1. The Pattern 14 (P14) Rifle, US designation M1917 Rifle is one of the first standard rifles to be used in the sniper role in modern warfare. Rear sight and safety switch of the P14 rifle M1917 rifles had similar sights. 30 caliber M1917 rifle, close up view on the receiver.
Note the typical British brass disk with regimental numbers set into the buttstock. 303 caliber P14 rifle, made in the USA by Winchester.