Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Military Art Lieutenant Colonel Newcomer retired from

Lieutenant Colonel Newcomer retired from the Air Force in October 1953 and passed away in 2000

56-46 fired a 320 to 330 grain

The Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross)

There is a 1" inch wide hole in the "sun"

The second example is made as a candlestick and is offered for sale separately

Original British WWI / WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer Military Art Lieutenant Colonel Newcomer retired fromOriginal 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 1904 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