Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Metford MkII dated 1894 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial P 25740 Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets And just before that

And just before that

Overall a very nice 100% genuine M35 Single Decal Heer Army helmet shell with a replicated second decal

The grip is a very nice example

almost unnoticeable

With a simple chinstrap and only protection for the top of the head

Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Metford MkII dated 1894 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial P 25740 Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets And just before thatOriginal Item: One Only. This is one rare bird! This rifle started life as an 1892 dated Lee Metford MkII . 303 caliber rifle, then was converted into an extremely early S. M. L. E. configuration, and later to a . 22 Training rifle. It may well have passed through being modified to an 1895 Long Lee Enfield as well, though the markings do not indicate this. It has many of the characteristics the VERY EARLIEST P 1903 Short Magazine Lee Enfield rifles,