Lot 531:
Royal Ordnance Factory No. 5 Mk I Jungle Carbine Bolt Action Rifle .303 British with 18.7 Inch Barrel 1944
Sold for: $650
Description
This British Lee-Enfield No. 5 Mk I Jungle Carbine bolt action rifle was manufactured at the Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley in November 1944. It is chambered in .303 British and configured as a lightweight service carbine featuring an 18.7 inch barrel equipped with its distinctive conical flash hider. The metal components exhibit a dark blued finish throughout. The rifle is fitted with a two-piece wooden stock and handguard, which includes a side-mounted sling swivel and the characteristic rubber-buffered buttplate designed to mitigate the increased recoil of the shorter carbine. Sighting is provided by a protected front blade and a flip-up adjustable ladder rear aperture sight graduated to 800 yards. Key markings include the model and manufacturer designation No5 MK I ROF (F) / 11/44 above the serial number D4546 on the left side of the receiver. The wrist socket is stamped with a British Broad Arrow military property mark and an ENGLAND import stamp. A BNP British Nitro Proof mark is visible on the left side of the barrel shank, and the rear sight bridge is marked S.M. The rifle is presented with one detachable ten-round box magazine. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The carbine is in good overall condition, with the blued finish showing thinning and wear on high edges, the flash hider, and the bolt handle consistent with military service. The wood stock is sound and displays a dark, aged patina with scattered dings, scratches, and pressure marks from field use. The rubber portion of the buttplate shows typical age-related hardening and surface wear but remains intact. The bore is bright with strong, well-defined rifling. The bolt action cycles smoothly and appears to function correctly, though the firearm has not been test-fired.
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