Original British Victorian Long Lee-Enfield MkI dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. with N.S.W. Australian Markings U.S. Badges This type of Jäger bayonet

This type of Jäger bayonet was worn by hunters

while the wreaths on the side show the colors/flags of the four "Central Powers" of WWI

leather sweatband and red satin liner interior with WIlliam Scully maker label

It does have a beautiful silver side plate showing stands of arms

although wounded by sniper fire

Original British Victorian Long Lee-Enfield MkI dated 1897 Converted to S.M.L.E. with N.S.W. Australian Markings U.S. Badges This type of Jäger bayonetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is definitely an interesting rifle, with a long service history. It started life in 1897 as a . 303 caliber "Magazine Lee Enfield", often referred to as a "Long" Lee Enfield, which was basically a Lee Metford rifle with a different "Enfield" rifled barrel. The new . 303 British Cartridge with the improved propellant was unfortunately too much for the Metford rifling, and was replaced. This rifle was then later