| Accession Number | RELAWM12066 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1906 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk I* Rifle
Description
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk 1* bolt action rifle. Receiver marked under the bolt arm Enfield 1906 I*. It has a full wood stock but the weapon has been broken across the the middle band and the top handguard is missing. Barrel is bent. It has a magazine and bolt but overall very rusty.
History / Summary
This rifle was found in OG2 (Old German Trench 2) at Pozieres.