Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Metford MkII dated 1894 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial P 25740 Sterling SMG but definitely shows wear from

but definitely shows wear from service and use

This is an absolutely beautiful sword that comes more than ready for further research and display

The two British naval officers were brothers who saw extensive service throughout the Napoleonic wars

and a large blade front sight

000 were the Infantry Rifle

Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Metford MkII dated 1894 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial P 25740 Sterling SMG but definitely shows wear fromOriginal 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. It has many of the characteristics the VERY EARLIEST P 1903 Short Magazine Lee Enfield rifles,