This video details the remarkable story of "Rosalie," a British Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle used by Henri Lecorre, a French-Canadian soldier in World War I. Lecorre, a skilled carver, etched the names of 14 major campaigns into his rifle, despite being punished twice for defacing government property. The rifle was recovered after Lecorre was wounded and sent back to Enfield for refurbishment. Noticed for its carvings, it was kept in an arsenal commander's office for decades. During WWII, a Canadian officer recognized the unit markings and ensured it was sent to the Citadelle Museum in Quebec City. In a poignant reunion, Lecorre, after the war, identified his rifle to museum staff by its serial number. A reproduction of "Rosalie" was used for this filming, highlighting a unique piece of WWI history and personal connection to a firearm.
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