Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1904 and then to .22 Trainer Russian Field Gear with the bayonet fitted excessive

with the bayonet fitted excessive flexing became an issue

with areas of the base metal showing due to oxidation and flaking

The First Victory Loan

This fact makes finding them difficult

almost certainly a "private purchase" item

Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1904 and then to .22 Trainer Russian Field Gear with the bayonet fitted excessiveOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is definitely an interesting rifle, with a long service history. It started life as a . 303 caliber Long Lee Enfield, but was refitted in 1904 and designated a Short Lee Enfield Rifle. At a later time it was then converted again to a . 22 rimfire training rifle. It has all the characteristics the VERY EARLIEST P 1903 Short Magazine Lee Enfield rifles, but in . 22 caliber for training purposes. It was originally