Fine Vintage British Enfield No.5 Mk I .303 JUNGLE CARBINE
Guns International #: 103156929 Seller's Inventory #: L329
Category: Military Rifles - British - Enfield Rifles

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Seller: lope
Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities
Member Since: 1/28/11
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
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About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors.


Description:
Fine Vintage British Enfield No.5 Mk I .303 JUNGLE CARBINE
Offered here for sale and just acquired is this very fine and original British “Jungle Carbine” in fine condition. Here is a basic overview of the No. 5 Mk I jungle carbine:
  • Caliber: .303 British
  • Barrel Length: Approx. 21 inches with flash hider
  • Action: Bolt-action
  • Magazine: 10-round detachable box
  • Flash Hider: Conical muzzle device to reduce muzzle flash in jungle environments
  • Finish: Enamel/black paint-type finish common on metal parts
The marking "ROF (F)" stands for Royal Ordnance Factory, Fazakerley, located near Liverpool. Fazakerley was one of the main manufacturers of the No. 5 Mk I Jungle Carbine.The "No. 5 Mk I" designation indicates it's a first and only major production variant of the Jungle Carbine, developed from the No. 4 Mk I rifle.
The rifle was manufactured in May of 1946. Production of the No. 5 Mk I began in 1944 and ended in 1947.  Serial Number: W1408.The "W" prefix falls within a known range for Fazakerley production.
The rifle being “all original” and still having the standard enamel finish black Suncorite paint) indicating a high level of preservation. The rubber buttpad is solid and fully intact. Flip-style rear sight adjustable to 800 yards.Fore-end and handguard made from hardwood. Conical flash hider. No bayonet lug — instead uses a unique spike bayonet that fits over the flash hider.
A very fine and classic original “Jungle carbine”.



L329  YHzX  BRZZ Thanks for your bid. Shipping for this item is $42 however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $18.00 for longarms only.   We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use.
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Price: $975.00

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .303 British