G'day folks,

I recently acquired a Long Tom cut down to Aussie range-pattern specs, with the SMLE-length barrel. It's pretty rough and ready, but it is interesting as it is 1908-dated and made at Enfield. I'm aware that BSA were making Long Lee commercials for some time after the military production ended, but I wasn't aware that RSAF Enfield were still manufacturing them so late.

A theory is that it was made as part of a contract for a reserve unit or organisation which didn't need short rifles. Possibly an undated receiver which was assembled and dated in 1908?

I don't have many pics but will take some more this weekend. It's the top rifle in the pic.

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Attachment 19898

I'm interested in thoughts or ideas about this rifle.

Cheers,
Matt
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