This video explores Britain's first standard military training rifle, the No. 2 Mk IV*, a .22 rimfire conversion of the No. 1 Mk III SMLE. Initially developed in 1883 with the Morris cartridge, Britain transitioned to .22 rimfire trainers after the Boer War. Standardization arrived in 1921 with the 'Rifle, short, .22 inch, RF, Mk IV', later designated Rifle, No2 Mk IV* in 1926. This simple conversion utilized a modified standard bolt and retained the original sights, with conversion charts provided for aiming. These rifles served until the 1950s, particularly in India and Australia.
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