Nnumber 5 jungle carbine book

Hi folks i have a old rifle i thank is a jungle carbine the info on the receiver is as follow no5 mk1 rof f ftr 1244 with no serial number could anyone tell me for sure what i have havent had the chance to shoot it yet want to try it on moose but this season will stick with my winchester 30 06 any info would be appreciated please by email thank you ken. The shotgunstyle padded buttstock is a little hokey, but the finish on the wood is silky smooth so ill keep it. The jungle carbines were manufactured only from 1944 until 1947. The sn had been removed on the gun and only had a crown and. Does anyone know where i could find parts for one of these in canada. The end of the war in europe overtook widespread issue of the no. Back in the 1880s, american inventor james paris lee took a design that had failed to catch much attention in the u. I have decided i must complete my number 5 jungle carbine with the appropriate bayonet. No5 mk1 jungle carbine info and serial number survey. If you have a half priced book store around you can find last years issue for under 20 bucks. I have bid in several on ebay but they are quite the hot item. Introduced in 1944, they were declared obsolete in 1947 as the result of insoluble accuracy problems. Had my hands on a beautiful looking jungle carbine no.

Hoosier gun works, dealing in gun parts, 00 gun parts, 2000 gun stocks, magazines, 500 barrels. Enfield no 5 mk i bolt action jungle carbine w no 5 mk i bayonet a shortened rifle designed for close combat fighting, the jungle carbine was adopted in september of 1944 and included a flash hider and buttpad to counter increased muzzle blast and recoil. This offering is for 1 of our enfield no5 jungle carbine rubber butt pads. The m5 jungle carbine is a sweet gun well almost as sweet as a fr8, have fun man and enjoy it in spite of the wandering zero im sure its not your mbr, the m5 jc saw a lot of action in borneo before the l1a1 came along in the 50s.

Now the question is how can i tell if it is the real deal my gun had no serial number, but had one that was more then likely put there by the importer on the barrel. Posted 15 hours ago in rifles by othais with the us firmly in the fight of wwii and russia turning the tide on the eastern front, the british finally had a chance to properly reinforce their former holdings in the far east. The paperback of the the number 5 jungle carbine by alan m. A number of lightening cuts were made to the receiver body and the barrel, the bolt knob drilled. Lee enfield jungle carbine serial numbers josephleeoqif eklablog. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Anyone have an opinion on the indian remakes as to quality. However its operational use was in postwar colonial campaigns such as the malayan emergency where it gained its common nickname of the jungle carbine production began in march 1944, and finished in december 1947. I have been working up cast bullet reloads for them and have also tried some military surplus ammo and federal factory rounds. The no5 mk1 rifle first began production in september of 1944 but did not find issue to troops in the far east until 1945. Go buy a few reference books, search for enfield content and pm the guys submitting it if you have. The work focuses on the mark 1 model and its variant parts, the neverissued mark 2 version, the grenadefiring model, and contemporary competitors from commonwealth countries. Neither is in spectacular condition but both have decent wood and bores. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. Jungle carbine, 97863965935, please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other. Safety is a bit weak, but functions and the buttstock is a bit loose into the receiver socket. No5 mk1 jungle carbine all about enfieldsall about. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more.

Its in decent shape, missing the butt plate, has somebodys dl number engraved in it, lightly, and i think the stock has been reblued. The m1 jungle carbines feature many of the same characteristics of the original inland carbines and are manufactured in the usa. The m1 jungle carbine has the same features as the 1944 m1 carbine but with a flash hider and 15round magazine. The work focuses on the mark 1 model and its variant parts, the neverissued mark 2 version, the grenadefiring model, and contemporary competitors from. I is probably the most obscure variant to enter production, and was certainly the least successful. Another place to look and a must have for people like us is the blue book of gun values. Like the one pictured all are in good looking condition. A jungle carbine showing sn f 8099 and a date of january 1945. This book covers the british rifle that collectors have come to call the jungle carbine the lee enfield number 5 mark 1. Im finally cleaning up the last rifle my dad bought me before he died, a bubbaed jungle carbine. It has a pretty short barrel, and what i found on gunbroker, its a jungle carbine. I can not bring myself to spend more on an accessory than i did on a very nice number 5. Is there any registry for serial numbers, or any other method of dating when this rifle was made.

Enfield no5 jungle carbine rubber butt pad enfield no5 jungle. However its operational use was in postwar colonial campaigns such as the malayan emergency where it gained its common nickname of the jungle carbine. The lee enfield number one rifles british firearms. The number 5 jungle carbine british firearms 9781880677063. Unfollow jungle carbine to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. No 5 jungle carbine bayonet, this piece is an original bayonet from the march 1945 contract and one of the 42,000 built by viners ltd. The number 5 jungle carbine british firearms by alan m. I know the 5 s were made until a short time after the war. This piece rides in a correct and original mk 2 scabbard with a broad arrow 1945 dated canvas frog. Enfield no5 jungle carbine video forgotten weapons. Shop for your number 5 jungle carbine book by alan petrillo with numrich gun parts the worlds largest supplier of gun parts. The english leeenfield series of rifles is really a castoff design the americans didnt want. Hi folks i have a old rifle i thank is a jungle carbine the info on the receiver is as follow no5 mk1 rof f ftr 1244 with no serial number could anyone tell me for sure what i have havent had the chance to shoot it yet want to try it on moose but this season will stick with my winchester 30 06 any info would be appreciated please by email. Original enfield no 5 mk 1 mk1 british jungle carbine butt stock buttstock no.

The 8inch blade is made from 1095 high carbon steel and properly tempered to hold a razor edge blade is not sold sharpened. The no1 or no5 enfields are heavy duty proven battle rifles. In addition, a usable piece of history is a good thing in my book. This jungle carbine bayonet has the correct bowie blade bayonet for the enfield no.

Manufacturer was the royal ordnance factory, enfield, london. Production began in march 1944, and finished in october 1947. These are originals, appear to be new old stock and will come covere. View topic no5 mk1 jungle carbine info and serial number survey. Enfield no 5 mk i bolt action jungle carbine w no 5 mk i. Reproduced in exacting detail from an original bowie bladed bayonet for the enfield no. Ive searched all the major websites that i know, but maybe there are some hidden places i havent heard of. This is where the jungle carbine nickname comes from. This is a discussion on no 5 jungle carbine within the gun gallery forums, part of the firearm forum category.

Only seeing action in the final part of wwii, it went on to have a fairly long postwar career around the world. Later in the war, the need for a shorter, lighter rifle forced the development of the rifle, no. From a new england collection comes this attractive lee enfield british military service rifle, no. Any ideas where one could be purchased without me having to sell the rifle to buy it. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. This piece shows a bright, excellent bore and has excellent typical black enamel paint and sound wood which shows an oil finish typical of the era. Roffazakerly no5 mk1 jungle carbine, original, not a converted no4. Bubbaed in that it has a sporter buttstock and the barrel and flash hider are buffed in the whitebut still has the lathe marks and is black under the hand guard. I would like to get some realistic feedback on potential accuracy of the guns. Sell your jungle carbine for free today on gunsamerica.