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 For added authenticity we have

For added authenticity we have used steel sling attachments (fully secure) to allow you to correctly use a leather Type 99 sling

The lower cross guard sun wheels still have mostly complete silvering between the legs

It is decorated with a well detailed silvered aluminum eagle insignia on the peak and an open silvered aluminum wreath surrounding a tri-color cockade on the band

who fell dead onto the fallen flag

It has been restored to look its best

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 For added authenticity we haveOriginal 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