WW2 British 1944 Fazakerley No5 Mk1 .303 Cal Jungle Carbine (Original)
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WW2 British Enfield 1944 Fazakerley No5 Mk1 .303 Cal Jungle Carbine
SKU: BRITISH ENFIELD FAZAKERLEY NO.5 JMK1 .303 JUNGLE CARBINE
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Enfield- Royal Ordnance Factory (Fazakerley)
Date Manufactured: 1944
Model: No.5
Serial Number: 2172
Caliber: .303 British
Capacity: : 10-round detachable box magazine
Barrel Length: Shortened 18.75-inch barrel with flash suppressor
Total Length: Approximately 39.5 inches
Weight: Approximately 7 pounds unloaded
Action: Bolt-action, rear-locking
Rate of fire: About 20–30 rounds per minute, depending on the shooter's proficiency
Sights: Flip-up aperture rear sight graduated to 800 yards; fixed post front sight
Effective firing range: 100-600 Yards
Magazine: 10 Round
Condition: Excellent
Mechanically: Excellent
Price: $895.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: CA-620
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This is an Original 1944 British Fazakerley Model No5 Mk1 .303 British caliber bolt action Jungle Carbine. No import stamps. Left side of receiver stamped No 5 Mk I ROF (F) 5/44. Adjustable rear sight. Flash hider. Bayonet lug. Wood stock. One magazine.
History
Designed in 1944 and primarily issued to British and Commonwealth forces in the Pacific and Southeast Asian theaters, the No.5 MK1 was renowned for its mobility and effectiveness in close-quarter jungle warfare. This model includes a rubber recoil pad, “lightening cuts” in the receiver and barrel to reduce weight, and a side-mounted rear sight adjustable for range.
Here are its key features:
- Caliber: .303 British
- Action: Bolt-action, rear-locking
- Magazine: 10-round detachable box magazine
- Barrel: Shortened 18.75-inch barrel with flash suppressor
- Weight: Approximately 7 pounds unloaded – significantly lighter than the standard No.4 rifle
- Stock: Lightweight hardwood stock with rubber recoil pad
- Design Purpose: Optimized for jungle warfare with reduced weight and length
- Sights: Flip-up aperture rear sight graduated to 800 yards; fixed post front sight
- Bayonet Compatibility: Accepts the No.5 blade-style bayonet
- Production Period: 1944–1947
- Manufacturers: Royal Ordnance Factory (Fazakerley), BSA Shirley
The No.5 MK1 Jungle Carbine was favored for its maneuverability in close-quarters and dense terrain but earned a mixed reputation due to concerns about accuracy and "wandering zero." Despite this, it remains a prized collectible and a distinctive WWII military rifle.
