Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Antique Shotguns During The Great War (WWI)

During The Great War (WWI) they made 'lamps' of all descriptions including 'Magic Lanterns

which is somewhat low in the production

but the leather pull tab is clearly dated 1938 in a manufacturer's stamp

It was the standard heavy machine gun for all Nationalists

after the P-51 and P-47

Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Antique Shotguns During The Great War (WWI)Original 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