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 red piping

red piping

with a loop on one end and a loose rope on the other

cartouche underneath

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

Its efforts in this instance earned it the Distinguished Unit Citation for "outstanding performance of duty in action against the enemy

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 red pipingOriginal 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