Where are the 1914 SMLEs?

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Almost every WW1 SMLE I see that goes up for sale is 1918 dated, with a handful before, but nothing in 1914.

As Bruce says a lot still there in France and Belgium, but also as the war was thought to last only till christmas then production was not that a great issue, but come 1915 demand outstripped suppy, hence the No1 Mk111*, even then with the new battalions being formed, not only rifles but uniforms were in short supply, and many men started there initial training in civvies.