Original British Lee-Metford MkII dated 1892 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1904 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial P 14175 Receivers American Optical Company

American Optical Company

EDWD & WM LUCAS

the Boer War of 1899-1901

The obverse (front) comprised of an oval oak leaf wreath

There are additional markings and broad arrow proofs on other parts of the display gun

Original British Lee-Metford MkII dated 1892 Converted to S.M.L.E. in 1904 and then to .22 Trainer - Serial P 14175 Receivers American Optical CompanyOriginal Item: One Only. This is one rare bird! This rifle started life as an 1892 dated Lee Metford MkII . 303 caliber rifle, then was converted into an extremely early S. M. L. E. configuration, and later to a . 22 Training rifle.. It may well have passed through being modified to an 1895 Long Lee Enfield as well, though the markings do not indicate this. The action is also marked with serial P 14175, which is also present on the end of the nose