| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/19122 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1891; 1910 |
| Conflict |
Period 1910-1919 |
Lee-Metford .22 Short Mk I Training Rifle : Royal Military College Sandhurst
Description
Lee-Metford .22 Short Mk I Training Rifle. Receiver stamped right side VR SPARKBROOK 1891 I* and left side ENFIELD 1910 Sht .22 I. The butt has a BIRMINGHAM 1905 roundel over I* and RMC 26. The magazine cut-off plate and long range sights have been removed, a new .22 calibre barrel fitted, and the fore-end shortened by about 60 mm, with the original Lee-Metford nosecap and front band re-fitted. It has a Mk III S.M.L.E. rear sight with windage adjustment, a modified Mk I rear handguard with the sight protector and foresight similar to that of the Charger Loading Lee-Enfield marked .22.
History / Summary
The markings on the butt indicate that it was issued to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst in England.