Lot 233:
British Lee-Enfield No. 5 Mk.I Jungle Carbine, ROF (F) 1944
Sold for: $275
Description
A British Lee-Enfield No. 5 Mk.I Jungle Carbine. This military-style bolt-action rifle features a dark-stained wooden stock and blued or dark-finished metal components, including an attached magazine well. The receiver is clearly marked “No.5 Mk.I ROF (F) / 9/44 B5625”, indicating manufacture by Royal Ordnance Factory, Fazakerley, in September 1944, with serial number B5625. The rifle is fitted with a black, textured buttplate stamped “BISHOP”, suggesting an aftermarket component or modification.
Condition report:
Heavy wear consistent with age and use. The wooden stock exhibits numerous scratches, dents, and areas of finish loss. Metal surfaces show a worn, mottled dark patina with areas of light surface oxidation and minor pitting. The \"BISHOP\" stamped buttplate is an aftermarket replacement.
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