Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial R 3534 Category_MG 34 Accessories Redesignated as: 25 Observation Squadron

Redesignated as: 25 Observation Squadron on 4 Jul 1942

apparently long ago

Although Boeing lost the contract (to the Douglas B-18 Bolo) because the prototype crashed

The side channel for the detonation fuse can easily be seen

The only issue to note is that one has a crack on the right side of the grip

Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial R 3534 Category_MG 34 Accessories Redesignated as: 25 Observation SquadronOriginal 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