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Enfield MK I Royal Irish Constab. Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD
Enfield MK I Royal Irish Constab. Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Enfield MK I Royal Irish Constabulary Carbine, #5655, .303 cal., 20-1/2'' barrel, blue finish, walnut stock and handguard, with correct bayonet and nickel-plated scabbard. Original five-round magazine is retained with single shot cutoff; receiver ring marked ''(crown)/V.R./Enfield 1898/L.E.C.-I''. Stock disc marked ''RIC/4364'' with crisp Enfield cartouche. Condition is fine retaining approx. 92% thinning and toning blue. Stock with light scuffs, scratches, and some oil darkening. Chamber area with full complement of English proofmarks. Action is good, bore is fine. Est.: $750-$1,000. (Antique)