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Category - Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - British

Category
Enfield Rifles
Military Rifles - British

303 British Rifle, Jungle Carbine No 5 MK1

Description:
The Rifle No. 5 Mk I, commonly referred to as the "jungle carbine" for its use in jungle warfare throughout Asia, was a bolt action carbine derivative of the British Lee–Enfield No. 4 Mk I. It was developed for jungle fighting experiences in the WWII Pacific War.
Made by ROF Fazakerley SN P 4203.
Mass 7 lb 1 oz (3.20 kg), unloaded
Length 39.5 in (1,000 mm)
Barrel length18.75 in (476 mm)
Cartridge .303 Mk VII SAA Ball
Caliber.303 British
Bolt action
Ten round removable magazine and a 18.75" barrel with flash hider. Top side muzzle marked: BNP .303 2,222" 18.5 TONS PER. Hard rubber butt pad. S and front forend. Blued trigger guard, trigger, receiver, bolt and barrel. Inside trigger guard located magazine release lever. Rear left side of receiver safety Rear right side of receiver bolt release. Under barrel fixed bayonet lug. Rear adjustable and front fixed blade sight. Mounted with a very good Straight Shooter leather sling. Matching serial number on the receiver and bolt. Must ship to a C&R or FFL.

Condition: Good with scratches, refinished wood, and moderate wear shiny bore.

The British No. 5 Lee Enfield, has a somewhat similar action as found on the No.4 Enfield. However, it is shorter and has a different stock with a rubber buttstock pad and its barrel has a cone shaped conical flash eliminator. Unlike a No. 4 series Lee Enfield, the Jungle Carbine action has reductions in the heft of the receiver and bolt to lighten the weight of the carbine. A Jungle Carbine weighs approximately 7 pounds 1 once, in contrast a full size No. 4 Lee Enfield British rifle weighs approximately 8 pounds 11 onces. The Jungle Carbine was in production between 1944 and 1947 and used in numerous asian campaigns including Vietnam.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .303 British
Manufacturer: ROF, Fazakerley
Model: No. 5 MK1
Serial Number: P4203
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: refinished

Price: $2,990.00
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