.22 Long Lee

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Well, COVID-19 has screwed up mine, and everyone elses plans, so..... Here is an unusual girl for your enjoyment. A military Long Lee .22, but not a factory conversion.

Started out as a MLM Mk II* in 1899, a late girl most likely filling up a contract or an ordered replacement. As an outdated rifle it was then downgraded to DP, drill purpose.

But, someone decided she needed to live again and was reactivated to a Morris Tube, MT, trainer. For how long she was like this is unknown but obviously it was well used and needed as it was later fitted with a BSA .22 barrel. This was her final fate and how she was surplused. Note her original s/n was cancelled with her Morris Tube s/n and this number was used when it was rebarreled.

In excellent condition she is unique but not without a major, in my opinion, problem. Her original butt was replaced before I purchased her. Good news is that someone in England has the correct butt installed on a SMLE III, ( I have pictures attached), but when I tried to contact him I received no reply. Then my computer crashed and I lost his email. If this butt looks familiar please let me know!!

Enjoy.

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