A true No.5 mk I ??? Help identify

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Hello Cgn! New here but I already introduced my self, I'm trying to find some information on this particular rifle that I have. It's a Lee Enfield no.5 mk 1. Fires British .303 Appears to be electro penciled along with ROF (F) on the receiver. Pictures are below, I was wondering if anyone is able to tell if this is genuine or a knock off, also what the est value be ? Unfortunately, no matching bayonet came with this.





This one says England




 
take rear handguard off and the metal under it should b scalloped--as u can c back of receiver is also milled and bolt handle drill all of this was done to lessen weight I---no 5 were actuallyn04 mk1 which were retro fitted at the factory regards
 
prices going up 450 to 600 iv seen them listed for as high as 800 depends-- but a keeper-- harder and harder to find--what u have is a no 5 mk1
 
The eletro pencil engraving is 100% legt. My Faz is marked exactly the same, and just to compare serials and dates, it's V 1174 made 3/46. Almost a a rack mate.
 
Great! Thanks for the help so far fellas.

Bogusiii I thought the 1/48 was kind of interesting as well, wasn't to sure what that meant
 
The rear sight on a No5 is only marked to 800 yards as well.

I sincerely doubt it's a fake. The flash hider staking pins are perfect. That is usually the first giveaway.

If that rifle is all matching, it could bring anywhere from $500 - $600. If it were dated earlier as in late 1944 or early 45, in time to be issued it could even bring more dollars to the table.
 
bearhunter said:
The rear sight on a No5 is only marked to 800 yards as well.

I sincerely doubt it's a fake. The flash hider staking pins are perfect. That is usually the first giveaway.

If that rifle is all matching, it could bring anywhere from $500 - $600. If it were dated earlier as in late 1944 or early 45, in time to be issued it could even bring more dollars to the table.
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I agree its a legit No5.
I would think the very early Feb/March 1944 FE prefixed pre-production No5s would be the most valuable, followed by March/April 1944 though to mid/late 1944 production with all the early features next.
 
So what year/month you guys figuring it was than ? Does that increase value at all ?
 
January 1946!!! Wow, what a piece of history. I've tried it a few times and it is deffinetly powerful.
 
homeboy1 said:
Thanks. My bolt does not match the rest of the rifle. I guess this is common.
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Check carefully in a good light for a serial put on with an electric pencil. My '45 Shirley has a serial (the one on the receiver; the one on the bolt is stamped) that is very light electric pencil and hard to see. If there is no serial, does it look like it's been ground off?

See if you can spot the serial on the wrist...

 
tdod101 said:
January 1946!!! Wow, what a piece of history. I've tried it a few times and it is deffinetly powerful.
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.303 British is a hi powered round, no doubt about it. It's also responsible for filling more freezers than one could count with Moose, Bear and deer than any other round in the Great White North.
I enjoy shooting full house factory loads in my No4 Mk 2 and my No 1 Mk III (full woods), but not so much with the "carbine" (No5Mk1)...that little ba$tard is a tooth rattling bruiser! After 10 rounds out of the carbine, I'm good for the day thanks kindly.:redface:
 
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