Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Historical Military Books these Catchers were mostly used

these Catchers were mostly used in conjunction with the 100 round drums

even on the front

with time on their hands and trying to forget the grim proceedings outside that had already wrought casualties

rice paddies and very few manageable roads

This is an excellent example of a WWII  or just post WW2 civilian production Kadets of America Paris Trainerifle

Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Historical Military Books these Catchers were mostly usedOriginal 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