Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Metford MkII by L.S.A. Co. Dated 1891 Converted to S.M.L.E. .22 Trainer - Serial L 444 Japanese Army Kürassier (Heavy Cavalry) Metalhelme 1843

Kürassier (Heavy Cavalry) Metalhelme 1843 - 1915

though sanding and refinishing has removed all markings

probably due to internal grease and dirt

serial number 211136B indicates that it was manufactured in 1886

is a red diamond in the middle of the helmet's front

Original British WWI & WWII Lee-Metford MkII by L.S.A. Co. Dated 1891 Converted to S.M.L.E. .22 Trainer - Serial L 444 Japanese Army Kürassier (Heavy Cavalry) Metalhelme 1843Original Item: One Only. This is one rare bird! This rifle started life as an 1891 dated Lee Metford MkII . 303 caliber rifle, then was converted into some type of Lee Enfield configuration, and later to a . 22 Training rifle. It may well have passed through being modified to an 1895 Long Lee Enfield as well. It has many of the characteristics the VERY EARLIEST P 1903 Short Magazine Lee Enfield rifles, but in . 22 caliber for training purposes. It was