| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/16567 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Copper, Steel, Wood |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1904; 1944 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk I Grenade Launcher Rifle: 1 Light Horse Regiment
Description
SMLE No I Mk I Rifle. Receiver stamped Crown ER over LSA Co 1904 Sht LE I and the breech EY/2 over 134. The butt is stamped 4/1/ALH and EY/2/134. The butt disc is incorrect for this rifle and is marked NSW 2/01 C1817. The fore end has a bolt through the wood near the magazine. The rifle is wire bound reinforced on two places on the stock for rifle grenade launching.
History / Summary
This rifle has been modified to be used as a grenade launcher. The EY stands for Emergency Use Only and the butt markings indicate it was used by 1 Light Horse Regiment.