Enfield No. 5 Mk1 Jungle Carbine...any info appreciated.

[mrzachary]

Here are some pics. As far as I can tell, its a 1945 BSA manufacture. Blued finish...although very nice, not original black....who did it? I don't know. Serial numbers? Scrubbed or can't see. Maybe removed when re-finished, not sure. Any info appreciated. Action is very smooth and overall condition is very nice.

 

[TheDude]

The "Lightening cuts" are what people look for, for authenticity...or so I've read. I've also read they are a real handful to shoot.

But hey, what's up with that Polish UF kit?

 

[TheDude]

Surplusrifle Forum ? View topic - No5 Mk1 Jungle Carbine S/N Survey! - Updated 11.2.2013

Here's some info.

 

[smidrow]

pictures of it are always nice to see

 

[mrzachary]

The "Lightening cuts" are what people look for, for authenticity...or so I've read. I've also read they are a real handful to shoot.

But hey, what's up with that Polish UF kit?

The Polish UF kit I just picked up a week or so ago. The barrel is from a SAR-1. Multiple builds are coming soon. Picked these beauties up from the last 1500 several weeks ago. Got a handul of other barrels as well. I won't say what I paid...don't want anyone getting jeolous...or maybe even being sick to their stomach.

Left to right:
Uknown possible threaded type 3 on weird Maadi Intermec trunnion/receiver
Maadi
Wasr 10
Saiga
SAR-1

 

[Denny347]

I cannot see your pics. Mine in authentic, here are a few pics to compare.




Pics of the lightening cuts. Forgive the pitting, it is likely a Malaysian War vet, put away wet.




https://www.google.com/search?q=No5...KHZQOAU8Q_AUIBigB&dpr=1#imgrc=evLNriQQFxeFWM:

 

[mrzachary]

pictures of it are always nice to see

As in you saw the pictures...or you can't see them? I'm not sure why they wouldn't be showing up.

 

[roscott]

Your pics aren't showing up for me either. Perhaps try a different format? Because it certainly sounds interesting!

 

[mrzachary]

Your pics aren't showing up for me either. Perhaps try a different format? Because it certainly sounds interesting!

I changed all the pics from referencing a url to uploading them from my computer. They aren't as big now until you click on them but hopefully they show up for you guys now.

 

[roscott]

Got em now! Looks awesome! I've got a couple Enfields but I'd love to have a Jungle Carbine.

 

[Denny347]

Looks legit. Great shape actually. With all the British proofs on it, looks, like it was a "civilian" export? I have a 38/200 Smith and Wesson that has all those same marks. Love the short Enfields.

 

[Thor]

So, what's the legality of having a no# weapon? I always thought that was (while silly) a bit of a no-no.

Other than that, nice looking gun. I have a '42 #1 MkIII that was sporter-ised and should be about the same weight and size. I like shooting it. I heard that due to the method used to lighten the action that high use might cause the action to bind. Like most faults like this though unless you're well down a weapons useful life (and don't plan on using it in battle soon) that might not matter so much.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

So, what's the legality of having a no# weapon? I always thought that was (while silly) a bit of a no-no.

Other than that, nice looking gun. I have a '42 #1 MkIII that was sporter-ised and should be about the same weight and size. I like shooting it. I heard that due to the method used to lighten the action that high use might cause the action to bind. Like most faults like this though unless you're well down a weapons useful life (and don't plan on using it in battle soon) that might not matter so much.

Any gun made prior to 1968 isn't required to have a serial #, although most that were made overseas have them. I had to inform my insurance company of this on a couple of my older guns.

 

[Thor]

Good to know, thanks DD!

Just another one of those things I should have known (or did and forgot).

 

[Psode27]

I have one, very cool rifles. I don't shoot it much though. If I recall, the sights are notoriously known to move after being shot, and aren't known for being terribly accurate.

 

[Thor]

I guess the sights moving and their being inaccurate works together that way...

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I have one, very cool rifles. I don't shoot it much though. If I recall, the sights are notoriously known to move after being shot, and aren't known for being terribly accurate.

Yes, they're known for a "wandering zero", but I think it may occur mostly when the rifle is fired a lot in a short amount of time (barrel heating) as in a battle situation. For the average range shooter, it's probably not a serious issue.