Two more from Poulin's

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Two more unusual examples from Poulins, then the interesting stuff.

First, a slightly unusual SMLE Mk I** IP, type 3 (Robert Edwards breakdown), not an intended purchase but was part of the lot.

A summary of R. Edwards notes on the Mk I** IP. There were three type examples, Type 1 was a conversion of SMLE Mk I, I*'s to SMLE Mk III configuration, Type 2 seems to represent "refurbishment" of SMLE Mk III, III*, and Type 3 was a conversion of MLE, CLLE receivers to Mk III status where "all original markings were removed". Numbers published are 180,000 converted in total, Type 1= 150,000, Type 2= 10,000, and Type 3= 20,000.

Last two photo's are of the Type 1 & 2 markings for reference.

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