Original British Lee-Metford MkII Dated 1894 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial 28970 Flags & Signs and this date ensures that

and this date ensures that it is a First Allin conversion

The markings as in the heading above

Weight: 3lbs

the regiment has filled both a ceremonial and protective role as well as an operational one

A most impressive bayonet and very rare to find at all

Original British Lee-Metford MkII Dated 1894 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial 28970 Flags & Signs and this date ensures thatOriginal Item: One Only. This is one rare bird! This rifle started life as an 1894 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 # 28970, and also the various dates of conversions, and