Originally manufactured in 1900 as a cavalry carbine, this Lee-Enfield was later reworked for use by the Royal Irish Constabulary, chiefly by altering the carbine to accommodate an 1888 sword bayonet. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with the left side of the chamber and receiver showing a set of "double arrow" stamps, Birmingham proofs and commercial style tonnage/bore diameter markings, with the socket marked with the Victoria cipher over "ENFIELD/1900/L.E.C/I*" on the left side. The stock has been stamped with a round "BIRMINGHAM/(arrow)/1903/I*" mark on the right side next to a brass disc marked "4.'04/R.I.C/2377", with a short magazine secured to the receiver with a chain link, and an unmarked brass buttplate with trapdoor.

Fine as arsenal refurbished. The metal shows 75% of the blue finish, with areas of brown patina and mild spotting and handling marks. The stock has been lightly sanded and refurbished, with a replaced section of wood immediately behind the bayonet lug, an additional 2 1/2 inch replacement section (good color match) on the underside of the forearm, and scattered dings and dents. Mechanically fine.