NEED HELP WITH LEE #1

[bros]

I have an opportunity to purchase this rifle.

Rifle

Right butt socket

Crown

VR

ENFIELD 1899

LE

1

Left butt socket

M 1909

CLLE

1*

bolt and receiver serial # 225X P

magazine no 2

hole upper left side

latch upper left

30 1/4” barrel

E on knoxform

1800 yd windage adjustable rear sight

bolthead EFD

Bayonet

1888 model

made 8 96

crown VR

Wilkinson London

some staining on blade, no sharpening or chips.

Good scabbard

This is the format the text was sent to me!!!
Bolt/receiver match.
Bore is very good.
Stock is original with no obvious cracks or repairs.

First the older Enfields I have no clue about. The stampings on the left butt socket indicate modifications I guess to a 1*??? If so what were they?
Are these rifles in original condition quite collectable?
Can smokeless powder be used in this firearm, albeit light loads?
Thanks for your input fellows....sorry I have no pictures!!

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[smle addict]

It sounds like a standard MLE Mk I converted to Charger Loading Lee Enfield by Vickers, Son & Maxim. I have a VSM converted CLLE, same year. On the description left side of the receiver, where you typed " M 1909," my guess is that is the VSM, only the V and S were either lightly stamped or covered by the dumbbell spring.

Pretty collectible rifle. The Charger Loaders are fun rifles. If you look at my photos, I have a picture of the left side of my VSM converted CLLE, if that helps. I shoot mine with handloads, and surplus military rounds with no problems (Obviously smokeless). The "E" on the top of the knox indicates enfield rifling for use with cordite-propellant ammunition.

Be nice to see some pics.

Keep us updated.