Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial P 29154 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly The current mounting does not

The current mounting does not have a tsuba (cross guard) and has a very nice handle (tsuka) with a hand-carved water and air motif

the first on behalf of the Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth

but rifling is still clear

The hook is marked with a crown 6

The trigger return spring is slightly light but operates

Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial P 29154 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly The current mounting does notOriginal 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