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Re: Original WW1 service rifles....show and tell

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 12:50 pm
by ovenpaa
This has to be one of my favourite subjects, please keep posting!

Re: Original WW1 service rifles....show and tell

Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:43 pm
by PeterN
This is a Rifle RF Short MkII training rifle approved for service in 1912. They were converted from Long Lee Enfield rifles for use by the Royal Navy. This one, however, is not RN marked so maybe a commercial conversion. They usually removed the cut off plate, but this still has it fitted.
ETR full.JPG
ETR action right.JPG
ETR butt socket.JPG
Regards
Peter.
https://www.rifleman.org.uk/Enfield_Rif ... _and_2.htm