Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1904 and then to .22 Trainer Brown Bess Muskets screwed onto the muzzle of

screwed onto the muzzle of the gun barrel

and treated to a photo session by the army press corps

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this helmet has been known as the "Big Star" to collectors for obvious reasons

Also the original cleaning rod was replaced long ago with what looks to be a GEW 98 cleaning rod variant

Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1904 and then to .22 Trainer Brown Bess Muskets screwed onto the muzzle ofOriginal 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 of the VERY EARLIEST P 1903 Short Magazine Lee Enfield rifles, but in . 22 caliber for training purposes. It is still