Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1904 and then to .22 Trainer Russian Field Gear a number of SAAF Shackletons

a number of SAAF Shackletons were used during the SS Wafra oil spill

with the bayonet fitted excessive flexing became an issue

almost certainly a "private purchase" item

red piping

Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1904 and then to .22 Trainer Russian Field Gear a number of SAAF ShackletonsOriginal 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 1904 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