What was its use after the Irish civil war and when did they get imported to the States
Carl
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What was its use after the Irish civil war and when did they get imported to the States
Carl
How can you spot an RIC carbine is their a definitive mark, I have a lee Metford carbine, I’ve always just thought of it as a commercial carbine as it has not British military markings, however it does have a bayonet lug.
Michael, pictures speak a thousand words! If you could post some up, we might be able to help identify it for you.
Pictures would help tell what you have, but the RIC carbines were a specific conversion from Lee Enfield and Lee Metford carbines. There should be a brass disc on the butt that has RIC, a date and a four digit number on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Micheal Doyne
I will get some photos over tomorrow. For starters, their is no disk.
Could be a commercial "trade pattern" carbine if it has a bayonet lug but no stock disk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Micheal Doyne
That's what I'm thinking as well!