The .22 Short Rifle, Pattern 14, No1
Images
courtesy of Lewis Maynard
Following are the images of a .22 Short Rifle
Pattern 14, No1, converted by A.G. Parker from a 1905 Enfield SMLE Converted II
(Cond II) rifle. This rifle is more than a little unusual in that the action is
not actually a Cond II, but rather a new made SMLE I action. Cond II rifles
were converted from previous Magazine Lee-Enfield (MLE) rifles and had the
charger guide riveted to the action. This is a new made receiver! Interesting,
and it has been inspected by "those who know". It is a case of using
up new actions fitted with Cond II pieces, bolt, fore-end etc. This does still
posses the cut-off and the bolthead charger guide.
Left-side view of buttsocket, also seen, the volley
sight iris.
Right-side view of the receiver.
Left-side view of receiver.
Bolthead mounted charger guide.
Face
of bolthead with charger guide.
Butt showing unit disc, D/|\ (Australian government ownership stamping). Early type sling
swivel.
A.G. Parker of
A clear picture illustrating the long range dial and
pointer. Notice the early style sling swivel screws (solid, not hollow like the
SMLE), also the position of the rear sight guard ears.
The nose cap and piling swivel.
The
muzzle showing the pressed & fitted .22 caliber sleeve.
Close-up
of the rear sight. Note the 25-yard marker on the right side of range bar.
The rear sight.
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