Lee Enfield No5 Mk1 ( Jungle Carbine )

Have posted the pic on the military records thread under 4/4th prince of wales own gurkha rifles.

 

Nice history of the #5 Mark 1. I have a #4 mark 1. This is the most accurate rifle I have compared to all my military bolt rifles. The .303 Brit. is a great round.
I noticed the pic of the cordite. I purchased some .303 that were marked 1943 from Greece. I figured I would pull the head off and when the strands came out I was shocked as I didn't know what it was. I counted 26 strands in the case. I ran a few out to the Enfield and it worked w/no problems.
Thanks for sharing the pics and info.

 

Hi there. I am new to this site - and what a great site it is. I have been offered the chance to buy a jungle carbine. I have not actually seen the beast itsel but have been advised it is in great condition. Only ne things bothers me now I have read your great article and see your pix - was there ever a version produced in India with 7.62 barrel? Also if I go ahead with this purchase is there anywhere I could get a copy of the skill at arms manual for this rifle. And if you could give any other bits of advice i would be most grateful.

Thanks

 

some advice don,t buy it until you see it the rifle may be damaged or the firing pin might be broken or the stock may be broken

 

I current own two Enfield #4s while at the Springfield Mass gunshow, I picked up a No 5 Jungle Carbine. This guy was selling it for a friend who had passed away, so didn't know much about it.
I took it to a local gunsmith, an old German who was in WWII (not on our side) and he checked it out, felt it is a very good gun, it was his opinion it has never been fired, he took the bolt apart and there was not indication of firing. If it was fired it was very little and someone spent some serious time cleaning it. I had to clean cosmoline or some preservative out of the barrel. The stock is fantastic.
It looks real to me. And looks pretty pristine. I paid $275 for it.

It is serial number 1612 the serial number is on the stock, the receiver, the band connecting the parts of the stock and the magazine. It was made at Fazakerley (F) and has that on the sideplate.

The question I have is on both side of the side plate someone used an electric pencil to scratch in the following number

V562-733-33-068

It is not an FFL license or import number, could it be a British Servicemans serial number? or what?

 

How much in Australia should I expect to pay for a No.4 or No.5 Enfield?

 

thats a nice rifle there mate

 

Hi,
I'm new here and appreciate the information posted. I would like to ask however, that since my no.5 seems to shoot low and I may need other front sights, are the no.4 front sights compatible with the no.5. My front sight is marked .015. Thank you

 

As far as i know they are interchangeable with the No4 frontsight blades.
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