Original British Lee-Metford MkII dated 1892 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1904 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial P 14175 French Flags with only a few moving

with only a few moving parts and noting requiring the level of precision that a conventional barrel would need

It remains in excellent condition throughout

- Hand painted 8th Air Force insignia on left shoulder

which hung to the right side of the shoulder-strap

Original British Lee-Metford MkII dated 1892 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1904 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial P 14175 French Flags with only a few movingOriginal Item: One Only. This is one rare bird! This rifle started life as an 1892 dated Lee Metford MkII . 303 caliber rifle, then was converted into an extremely early S. M. L. E. configuration, and later to a . 22 Training rifle.. It may well have passed through being modified to an 1895 Long Lee Enfield as well, though the markings do not indicate this. The action is also marked with serial P 14175, which is also present on the end of the nose