.22LR. 30" barrel length. SN: 16248. Blued metal finish. Walnut stock has a plain semi pistol grip and forearm with  double barrel bands. Martini action rifle with an adjustable tang mounted peep sight, adjustable ladder notch rear sight, and globe ghost ring front sight. Item features a bayonet lug barrel band and double sling swivels. Markings include various British proofs to parts and stock. Barrel is marked GUARANTEED BRITISH under serial number, and AMMUNITION/.22 to barrel flats. Left side of frame is marked CONVERTED BY C.G.BONEHILL OF BIRMINGHAM FOR THE SOCIETY OF MINIATURE RIFLE CLUBS, and right side of frame is marked V.R./ENFIELD/1887./{crown with arrow}/IV/1. Stock is also marked with rack numbers. 

In the mid to late 19th century, magazine fed rifles became preferred for military use and many Martini rifles were converted from their original configuration to .22 caliber. They were then used in civilian marksmanship type programs in Britain called "rifle clubs." Following several close invasion scares, volunteer rifle units were established, and senior military officers stressed the importance of these rifle clubs to help train and familiarize British men with firearms as most had no prior knowledge or experience.