| Place | Oceania: New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/19086 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Maker |
Birmingham Small Arms Co Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, United Kingdom: England, Derbyshire, Shirley |
| Date made | 1952 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
Lee-Enfield No 8 Mk I Rifle : New Zealand Military Forces
Description
Lee-Enfield No 8 Mk I Rifle. Receiver engraved .22 No.8 Mk.I over the serial number and CR 52 over 1952 over N arrow Z over 923. Receiver, barrel and trigger guard have been painted black.
History / Summary
The markings on this .22 inch trainer rifle indicate that it is one of a special batch made at BSA Shirley, England, in 1952 for New Zealand Military Forces.