Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Military Art We leave this as an

We leave this as an excellent research opportunity for the purchaser

The blade is also engraved and nickel plated

The second example is made as a candlestick and is offered for sale separately

As part of Operation Husky order of battle in the Sicily Campaign

There is a 1" inch wide hole in the "sun"

Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Military Art We leave this as anOriginal 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