Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial K 1178 U.S. Ammo 1935 and is awarded in

1935 and is awarded in nine grades for contributions to national security

The bayonet is brass hilted with an 18 1/4 inch long “yataghan” style blade

Like many "London" gunsmiths

We assume this would be for the name Wilhelm Sapper

You have been Baptized by Fire under that number and as such you shall be recognized by the United States government and by no other number"

Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Enfield MkI Dated 1898 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1905 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial K 1178 U.S. Ammo 1935 and is awarded inOriginal 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