Lot 63:
British Enfield No. 5 Mk. I Jungle Carbine, dated 1945
Sold for: $700
Description
A British Enfield No. 5 Mk. I Jungle Carbine, dated 1945. This bolt-action military rifle is primarily constructed of wood with blued steel components and features a canvas/webbing sling. Visible markings on the receiver include “No.5 Mk.I ROF (F)”, “5/45”, and “M8416”. Further markings on the barrel include a “Crown over BNP” proof mark, “.303” caliber, “2.222”” chamber length, and “18.5 TONS PER SQ. IN.” pressure rating, along with “ENGLAND” below the action. The accompanying sling is marked “M.E.Co. 1941”.
Condition report:
The rifle appears to be in good, used condition consistent with a mid-20th-century military firearm. The wooden stock displays a rich, reddish-brown finish with minor surface wear, including scuffs and small indentations. The blued steel parts show typical wear, some loss of finish, and light surface marks.
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