Original British Lee Metford and Lee Enfield Sight Protector Russian Issue Equipment Marines used Sea Service weapons

Marines used Sea Service weapons when deployed as part of a ship's company but were issued India Pattern weapons when serving ashore

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but most marking and dates are very faded and/or not visible

so this may explain how the lowly Lt

or updated as needed

Original British Lee Metford and Lee Enfield Sight Protector Russian Issue Equipment Marines used Sea Service weaponsOriginal Item: Once again, IMA has uncovered a great antique accessory for the old Lee Metfords and Lee Enfields. These protectors were used on only a few models of . 303 caliber service rifles and a few . 22 caliber training rifles. The models specified are the Charger Loading Lee Metford Mk II, Charger Loading Lee Enfield Mk I*, . 22 Short Rifle Mk I, . 22 Short Rifle Mk II, and the . 22 Long Rifle Mk II. (For pictures of these rifles with the