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Pattern 1914 Enfield
Photo: Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Bolt-Action Rifles · United Kingdom · 1916
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Pattern1914Enfield

Pattern 1914 Enfield
Pattern 1914 Enfield Photo: Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
70
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
80
Durability
85
Ergonomics
60
Optics-Readiness
55
Calibre Versatility
50
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraWorld War I
In service1916–1917
Operators14 countries
Quantity1,235,298
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
72
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
2/7
World War I
107/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
70
Reliability
80
Stopping Power
80
Durability
85
Ergonomics
60
Optics-Readiness
55
Calibre Versatility
50
Build Quality
80
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Pattern 1914 Enfield
Production
1916–1917
Quantity
1,235,298
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · WORLD WAR I
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1914
  • Service Entry Year1916
  • Weight (Empty)4.27 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity725 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)731 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production1,235,298
  • Production Start1915
  • Production End1917
  • Variants1,917
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1916Production started
  3. 1917Production ended
110
years in service
1
years in production
1,235,298
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 14 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A removable container holding multiple rounds of ammunition, used to replenish a pistol's chamber.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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