WW2 Original British Enfield No.5 MK1 Jungle Carbine Caliber .303 Rifle with Canvas Sling
SKU: 969
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Enfield- Royal Ordnance Factory (Fazakerley)
Date Manufactured: 1942
Model: No.5
Serial Number: Z 4594
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:
Magazine: 10 Round
Condition: Mint
Price: $1495.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL/
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: PS850
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
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.
