This is a very fine example of a scarce Winchester Pattern 14 sniper rifle fitted with BSA Model 1918 Telescopic Sight. This is one of approximately 75 Pattern 14 MK I*W(T) rifles that were arsenal refurbished by the British for the Irish Free State during the early 1930s. The Irish Pattern 14 sniper rifles were never actually issued for use during World War II with most being sold as surplus in the United States by the Irish government during the 1950s. The back side of the rear scope mount has the distinctive circled "FF" Irish Free State marking, and the telescopic sight tube is stamped with the three stacked rifles trademark above "B.S.A." on top, the matching serial number "217367" on the left, with the rear eyepiece marked "1918/MODEL". The long range aperture sight on the receiver and left of the forearm were likely removed during the sniper conversion. The rifle serial number was covered by the front scope mount as part of the sniper modification, and the serial number "W217367" is panta-graphed on the right of the rear sight protector. Matching serial number "217367" on the bolt handle. Winchester "W" markings on the inside of the buttplate trap door, bolt handle, bayonet lug, and front sight. The British "Broad Arrow" property mark is on the receiver, and British proof and inspection marks are on the receiver and bolt handle. Includes a tan canvas sling and leather lens caps.

Very fine with 85% of the arsenal refurbished blue finish remaining overall, with scattered light pitting underneath the finish. The brass components on the scope retain 70% of their black painted exterior finish collectively, and the scope has slightly hazy optics. The refinished stock is very good, having been lightly sanded overall at the time of the conversion. Mechanically excellent. A very scarce Irish contract Pattern 14 MkI* W (T) sniper rifle with the 1918 pattern sniper scope.