Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Percusion Muskets The liner has slight age

The liner has slight age deterioration

Nice smooth used finish showing some areas of light pitting and oxidation

however this example still has some areas that are quite shiny

Ireland separated into the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland

Reportedly recovered at the battle site and remaining in a private collection for many years

Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Percusion Muskets The liner has slight ageOriginal 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