Original British Lee Metford and Lee Enfield Sight Protector Russian Issue Equipment Marines used Sea Service weapons

Marines used Sea Service weapons when deployed as part of a ship's company but were issued India Pattern weapons when serving ashore

Also known as the FN-49

and the United States had good success with the BAR in a similar role

in Weapons & War Machines

Original British Lee Metford and Lee Enfield Sight Protector Russian Issue Equipment Marines used Sea Service weaponsOriginal Item: Once again, IMA has uncovered a great antique accessory for the old Lee Metfords and Lee Enfields. These protectors were used on only a few models of . 303 caliber service rifles and a few . 22 caliber training rifles. The models specified are the Charger Loading Lee Metford Mk II, Charger Loading Lee Enfield Mk I*, . 22 Short Rifle Mk I, . 22 Short Rifle Mk II, and the . 22 Long Rifle Mk II. (For pictures of these rifles with the