Original British WWI Lee-Metford MkII dated 1895 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and .22 Trainer in 1913 - Serial 117 Russian/Soviet Militaria The best feature of album

The best feature of album was in the stack of loose photographs from the album that was enclosed on the back page

U-boat War Badge with Diamonds

This covering is edged with sewn red leather that runs all the way around each side encompassing a wire frame

purchased by many troops for a sharper appearance

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Original British WWI Lee-Metford MkII dated 1895 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and .22 Trainer in 1913 - Serial 117 Russian/Soviet Militaria The best feature of albumOriginal 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. The action is also marked with serial 717 over several struck through serial numbers, which is