This is a scarce Winchester Pattern 14 No. 3 Mk I* (T) sniper rifle with a Periscopic Prism Co. Ltd. Model 1918 telescopic sight. Approximately 2,080 of these Winchester Pattern 14 sniper rifles were manufactured c. 1918, originally intended for use in the Great War although the signing of the Armistice occurred right before these sniper rifles were approved for service and able to make it to the front. The long range aperture sight on the receiver and left of the forearm were 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 "176770" is panta-graphed on the right of the rear sight protector. Matching serial number "*/176770" on the bolt handle. Winchester "W" markings on the inside of the buttplate trap door, bolt handle, bayonet lug, front sight and end of the stock forearm. The British "Broad Arrow" property mark is on the receiver, and British proof and inspection marks are on the receiver and bolt handle. The telescopic sight is roll-stamped with a broad arrow above "1918/MODEL" on the eye-piece, and "PERISCOPIC PRISM CO. LTD/MAKERS LONDON" on top of the scope tube. The original serial number "179835" on the scope tube has been lined out, and is renumbered "168063". JMA import marked on the bottom of the barrel.

Very fine with 80% arsenal refurbished blue finish, light wear overall with smooth brown patina on the balance, and the bolt arsenal polished bright on the body. Stock is also very fine with some scattered dings and light handling marks. The scope is very fine, retaining 85% arsenal refurbished blue finish on the tube with scattered spotting, and crisp clear optics. Mechanically excellent. A very scarce example of a British Winchester Pattern 14 No.3 Mk I* (T) sniper rifle that would make a fine addition to any British military or sniper rifle collection.