Royal Irish Constabulary Carbine

[Ridolpho]

Hello Lee Enfield fans. Recently purchased this Lee Enfield RIC carbine and am very impressed with the quality of the rifle. The bluing on the underside of the barrel is extremely nice as is the wood in the forend. Everything appears to match but I'm curious if anyone can see anything that might be a tip-off as to its history prior to conversion (from LEC 1) and sale to Ireland as part of the 1905 order. Other than the Enfield markings there are also what I think are Sparbrook marks on the knox-form and left cheek. Is that where the conversion work was done? Excellent bore in what appears to be the original 1896 barrel and I look forward to putting a few rounds through it. Anybody out there have much experience shooting one of these- I'm curious about their accuracy as the barrel seems to pretty much be in contact with the full length of the forend.

Ridolpho

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