''Never again'' Lee Metford Carbine project

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Well just like i've learned never to say never when it comes to Lee Enfield's i should also know by now never to say i won't restore another one....

This found it's way to me and i could not resist the challenge, especially when i have almost all the bits for it. (more on this later...maybe...)

It's a 1894 Lee Metford Carbine MK I
Yes it's been abused and from a distance looks rough... but it has potential considering how ''rarer'' they are... especially with it's D loop still attached. The metal is in good condition.
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Now the first things i am wondering from the get go (and i know it has been discussed lately but nothing was specific) is does anybody and who (if any) makes carbine clearing rods ?

And the second thing is does anybody has seen or have a vague idea what the numbers ''123'' on the right side of the butt socket could mean ? (i'm guessing unit or rack number but since they were usually on the brass disc, this confuses me...)
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