Original British Lee-Metford MkII Dated 1894 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial 28970 Flags & Signs The markings as in the

The markings as in the heading above

/ 21130 on the reverse

- Missing in action: 129

One basket belt carrier with original paint is marked wc 43

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL

Original British Lee-Metford MkII Dated 1894 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial 28970 Flags & Signs The markings as in theOriginal Item: One Only. This is one rare bird! This rifle started life as an 1894 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. The action is also marked with serial # 28970, and also the various dates of conversions, and