Guns International #: 102866556
Seller's Inventory #: 244214

Category - Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - British

Category
Enfield Rifles
Military Rifles - British

1946 Post-WORLD WAR II Era Fazakerley Enfield No. 5 Mk1 C&R JUNGLE CARBINE British Military Carbine Post-War COLONIAL CAMPAIGNS

Description:
1946 Post-WORLD WAR II Era Fazakerley Enfield No. 5 Mk1 C&R JUNGLE CARBINE

British Military Carbine Post-War COLONIAL CAMPAIGNS

Here we present a C&R Fazakerley Enfield No. 5 Mk. 1 Jungle Carbine, made in 1946 at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Fazakerley, as suburb of Liverpool, England. The Enfield No. 5 Mk. 1 was a derivative of the British Lee–Enfield No. 4 Mk. 1 rifle. After experiencing the harsh reality of jungle fighting in the Pacific during World War II, the British came to the conclusion that a rifle shorter and lighter than the standard issue, bolt action .303 caliber No. 4 rifle was required. However, its primary operational use was in post-war colonial campaigns such as the Malayan emergency, where it gained its common nickname of the "Jungle Carbine."

The rifle was first issued to British airborne forces in Norway towards the end of the Second World War. These were troops that were likely to be sent to the Far East for an invasion of Japan, which obviously never happened.

The British No. 4 rifle was a development of the Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield Rifle. It featured a heavier, flat sided body, a heavier barrel, and an aperture rear sight. The No. 4 was approved for service in November of 1939, but due to the difficulties of setting up production in new factories, it didn’t see large scale production until early 1942. After that point, it became the primary British and Canadian infantry weapon. Production took place at the Royal Ordnance Factories at Fazakerley and Maltby, along with the BSA’s plant at Shirley and in the USA & Canada.

The overall condition is very good. Black finish throughout. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The stock is smooth and solid with clear inspection markings. Numbers match on the receiver, bolt and stock.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 20-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .303 British

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1600

#244214

 

Price: $1,600.00                     Buy Now

Curio/Relic: Yes