Original British Lee-Metford MkII Dated 1894 Converted to .22 S.M.L.E. Mk III - Serial No. 937 U.S. Air Force and the "E-M" designation originally

and the "E-M" designation originally marked on many of the parts betrays today its original pedigree often scored through thus: E-M

William Lidderdale

or Fortress Warsaw

Its continued use through both World War I and World War II enhanced its reputation among both Allied troops and enemy forces

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Original British Lee-Metford MkII Dated 1894 Converted to .22 S.M.L.E. Mk III - Serial No. 937 U.S. Air Force and the "E-M" designation originallyOriginal Item: One Only. This is one rare bird ! Perhaps starting life as an 1894 dated Lee Metford . 303 caliber rifle, then being converted to . 22 caliber in an extremely early S. M. L. E. configuration. It may well have passed through being modified to an 1895 Long Lee Enfield as well. The action is dated with many alteration dates evident between 1894 and 1913. It is also marked with serial # 937. This markings on this rifle help trace the