The Lee Metford rifle was introduced in British service in 1888, with the Mk II following in 1892. This weapon fired a .303 round but was initially still black powder propelled. In 1903 many of these weapons were rebarrelled to take smokeless powder and were re-designated Rifle, Magazine, Lee, Enfield, MkI. This may have happened to this example.
Marks and Stamps: (R side of receiver) Crown VR ENFIELD 1894 II (top of breech) ?D.P.? Serial no Proof stamps (Underside of Mag) 10618| Accession Number: 132 | Period of Use: 1894 - 1940s |
| Type: Single shot rifle | War Zones: Boer War; Colonial Wars |
| Country of Origin: UK | Type Date: 1892 |
| Manufacturer: Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield | Serial Number: 3027 |
| Manufacture Date: 1894 | Calibre/Ammunition: 0.303" |
| Weight: 4370g | Length Overall: 1257mm |
| Cyclic Rate: Single Shot | Length Barrel: 769mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 27196 |