An Interesting little Carbine

[Surpmil]

The No1 and No2 Carbines on the catalogue page are stated to have 19" barrels as does this one (?), so this may well be a commercial job, but which company?

If the woodwork was done later it should be obvious when the rifle is unstocked and the nose cap removed.

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[Bruce_in_Oz]

There was once a retail outlet in Britain called, I think, "The Army and Navy Store".

This was a retail chain that supplied all manner of "after-market" goodies to better-heeled members of the services (It somewhat predated the RAF).

I have seen several Lee-Enfield based sporting rifles with their "house brand" on them. Among them were some lovely little carbines with spectacular timber and fancy engraved actions, barrel ribs, multi-leaf express sights etc.

[harlton]

As I understand now, officers could purchase these rifles with any number of options, including target grade 24" long Barrels, all sorts of checkering and any of the various various sights.
I missed one a little while ago with a full rib fitted along the top, fully chequered and engraved, including the buttplate.
Nobody knew what they were dealing with including the owner of the store, as he was only asking $250 for it and couldn't move it. Shame there isn't more information about these, as they are little jewels.

[Buccaneer]

As I understand now, officers could purchase these rifles with any number of options, including target grade 24" long Barrels, all sorts of checkering and any of the various various sights.
I missed one a little while ago with a full rib fitted along the top, fully chequered and engraved, including the buttplate.
Nobody knew what they were dealing with including the owner of the store, as he was only asking $250 for it and couldn't move it. Shame there isn't more information about these, as they are little jewels.

It's the best part about collecting Enfield's, you learn something new evey day, well almost........

[Simon P]

There are BSA Military View marks, not sure if these would have been applied if it was non standard, I know these were an option that could be specified when ordering a commercial version from BSA.