Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Miscellaneous Gun Parts but many proof marks are

but many proof marks are still apparent

and all of the rivets and snaps are sound

Very well made of brass with machined cap with attached brush

moved his family's gun making business several times ending up in London for a time

it consists of the main blotter oak body measuring 6" x 3" x 1" and bears the original large brass commemoration plaque fully engraved as follows:

Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Miscellaneous Gun Parts but many proof marks areOriginal 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 1905 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