.22 Short Mk1*?

[Gripster]

Hi All. I have just acquired an Enfield .22 Trainer from a friend of mine who's father had in his collection but has recently passed away. Initially i thought it was a '.22 Short Rifle Mk1*' but on closer look i'm not sure what i have. It Has the original Lee Metford Mk 1* markings on the RH side of butt socket, but no conversion markings on LH side? The magazine has been replaced with a wooden magazine insert and a metal loading platform with a spent case ejector. Cutoff has been removed but rifle retains bolt & bolt head covers & also rear lobbing sight. The barrel is a solid .22 RF marked barrel that has been crudely shortened to 21" & is bent upwards. I'm assuming the barrel is for the '.22 Long Rifle Mk 1, 1* or Mk II. The rear sight is marked from 25 to 200. The front sight protector is .22 stamped & has curved ears as per the '.22 Short Rifle Mk 1 & Mk1*. The rifle operates & ejects the spent cases flawlessly. Please look at the attached photos & let me know what you think. Thanks in advance.

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