Very interesting subject.

I'm not ready to argue the merits of the SMLE versus M98 as a battle rifle, but I think I would side with the M98.

Note: Lancaster, I uploaded your photos to the NitroExpress server. There were three photos missing in your first post and one photo missing in your most recent post (all indicated by the red "x"). If you would like to email those photos to me I will insert them.

Best,
Curl