Royal Irish Constabulary issued Mk 2 Artillery Carbine .577 - 455
Evening all, just bought myself a Royal Irish Constabulary issued Artillery Carbine, in good all round shooting condition, much original bluing remaining on the barrel, great looking bore and chamber with no pitting and good woodwork, just missing finish on the action body and lever.
I have spent the evening going over the markings and what a facinating little rifle it it is!
Made as Mk1 by Enfield in 1872, it was subsequently converted to a MK2 and eventually after a period in store, converted into an Artillery Carbine for the Irish Constabulary contact, butt roundel number RIC 9161.
I need a rear sling swivel and correct period sling to finish her off.
Pics in the week chaps, another rifle for careful restoration to live condition and adding to my FAC.