"Sporterised" Lee-Enfields in WWII

[Colonel Enfield]

I was doing some research on the Australian War Memorial site and came across this photo, taken in Papua New Guinea in 1944 and showing "A staff sergeant of the 43rd Field Ordnance Depot showing two very badly damaged .303 Lee-Enfield rifles which have been returned to store" :

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/076283

Interestingly, the rifle on the left looks like it might have been cut down for jungle fighting? I know this sort of thing was officially a huge no-no, but I've heard persistent rumours it happened anyway.

Thought it might be interesting discussion material, either way...

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