Original British Lee-Metford MkI.* Rifle dated 1889 by RSAF Enfield converted to Drill Purpose Trainer The Pacific on HBO one bridging

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and mounted flush with the muzzle end (protective face masks were later introduced for the gunner)

one swas has been obscured which was common with USGI bring back trophies

The squadron was established in 1950 and is nicknamed "Red Rippers" (call sign "Ripper")

This green wool field cap features fold down side panels are held to the crown of the cap by a corresponding hidden snap

Original British Lee-Metford MkI.* Rifle dated 1889 by RSAF Enfield converted to Drill Purpose Trainer The Pacific on HBO one bridgingOriginal Item: One Only. This is definitely an interesting piece of history! This rifle started life as an 1889 dated Lee Metford MkI . 303 caliber rifle, and was then updated to MkI.* configuration. After that, the history is not exactly clear, but it does not appear to have been converted to Lee Enfield after that, as it still has the original Metford style nose cap. The action is marked with serial # 722 I, which is also marked on the barrel nocks