Original British WWI Lee-Metford Carbine dated 1894 Converted to L.E.C. MkI* in 1903 with New Zealand Surcharge - Serial 1699 Cannons however it still retains much

however it still retains much of the original finish

which is what our example has

“This will require an attempted 11 hour stay at altitudes above 45

and the color indicated service

Original British WWI Lee-Metford Carbine dated 1894 Converted to L.E.C. MkI* in 1903 with New Zealand Surcharge - Serial 1699 Cannons however it still retains muchOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one rare bird, and probably the first time we have had an example of one of these rare carbines! It started life as an 1894 dated Lee Metford MkI . 303 caliber carbine, and then was converted to a Lee Enfield Cavalry Carbine MkI* in 1903. It still retains the early pattern "dust cover" for the bolt, as well as the magazine cutoff, which were very often removed later. As a cavalry carbine it has a down turned