Original British WWI Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer in 1913 - Serial 1005 Russian/Soviet Militaria This left Germany without a

This left Germany without a standard-issue grenade and improvised designs similar to those of the British were used until a proper grenade could be supplied

We did not notice any of the usual finicky behavior from this example

The fur from which it is made is referred to as Astrakhan

it does have some staining and light peppering

Original British WWI Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer in 1913 - Serial 1005 Russian/Soviet Militaria This left Germany without aOriginal 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 1905 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