Lee Enfield ?

[remington jim]

Need a little info if possible - i HAVE never owned or being into Military Firearms BUT a Friend just gave me a Lee Enfield 303 rifle - stampings on it are N05 MKIROF (F) 10/45 S5095 stamped England on it - is anyone able to inform me about this rifle with this little info ? I am unable to post pictures ! Thxs

Cheers RJ


After looking at a bunch of pictures I'm Pretty sure its a JUNGLE CARBINE but it has being Butchered as the muzzle flash is sawed off the barrel and the wings are cut off the front sight too and the top piece of stock wood is missing .

 

[DOUGLAS D]

A #5 Mk 1 made at Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) Fazakerley in October 1945.
Called a Jungle carbine but that's more of a term given after the fact.
I've owned three very much like your example and they are well built rifles. If the original rear sight is on it it will be graduated to 800 meters as were all Number 5's.
Sorry to hear bubba got to it.

 

[MattE93]

Sounds like a sporter No.5 Mk.1 known as the Jungle Carbine manufactures at Royal ordnance factory Fazakerely (ROF(F)) in 1945. These are neat rifles that were lighter versions of the No.4 Mk.1 originally made for airborne troops.

They command a bit of a premium over No.4 Mk.1 when in good condition as they are a bit more rare

 

[RifleDude]

Bubba'd No5 Mk1 Jungle Carbine. If it's a shooter with a good bore, maybe $150.00 - $200.00. The rifle went through FTR (Factory Thorough Repair) at Royal Ordnance Fazarkerly (ROF) sometime post WWII and marked England for export, probably the US (US requirement). The rifle was manufactured in 1945. Too bad it's butchered it devalues the firearm for collectors.

 

[tokguy]

Allegedly they kick hard and have accuracy issues ( flameproof suit on...check).
I had one as a youth and didn't shoot well enough to know the difference. Dad could shoot and said "SOB'n thing couldn't hit anything"
As far as recoil...it's never really bothered me much.

 

[remington jim]

Thanks for the INFO Guys ! RJ

 

[Ganderite]

You are the proud owner of the ultimate truck gun. Sight it in and shoot.

 

[tiriaq]

"Jungle carbine" was a term introduced by a US West Coast surplus dealer who wanted to spice up the sales of $25 surplus rifles.

 

[remington jim]

You are the proud owner of the ultimate truck gun. Sight it in and shoot.

LMAO ! i think i will Stick to my Ruger Gunsite Scout 308 as my TRUCK gun ! RJ