May be picking up this Enfield, what can you tell me about this. 1 of 2

[1bigrn]

I have a buddy who has a couple of older Enfields for sale.
Before I buy them what can you tell me about them.
Any assistance, information is appreciated.
I want to be fair with him, he is my buddy.

 

[LawrenceN]

The No.5 (jungle carbine) runs around $500-$600 presuming all the parts are original, the numbers match, it has the proper 800 yd. rear sight, etc.

 

[fraserdw]

Enfield Jungle Carbine. The original scout rifle and it kicks like a mule. I love em but will likely never own another. Good enough hunting but it's no precision rifle. $350 to 600 depending on matching serials, quality of condition.

 

[1bigrn]

What number are expected to match. Receiver, bolt ?

 

[fraserdw]

All especially the magazine for top dollar. But reciever and bolt for head spacing.

 

[Sherlock Gnomes]

Bolt handle has numbers. Match to receiver on the wrist band. Also magazine if possible.. ot usually likely

 

[fraserdw]

Also make sure the barrel band isn't loose, that's a sign of a sanded stock. It looks really nice in the pics. I am a little jealous.

 

[Potashminer]

Highest price would be for matching numbers on receiver, bolt and magazine. Also, highest price if all the various parts have matching maker stamps. If the rifle has been "FTR"'d (Factory Through Repair), many of the parts might no longer be of the same maker - that can also happen when someone starts putting bits and pieces together picked up at gun shows or wherever. From Wikipedia, there were about 80,000 of these made at BSA Shirley and about 160,000 at Fazakerely plants. So, for example, if it has Long Branch or Maltby parts in it, the price should be less than the top ends stated above.

 

[TheTooner]

Most were made post WWII. All else being equal between two rifles, a wartime production date will get a higher price from some collectors. I can't tell you how many collectors, which ones, or how much more.

 

[tiriaq]

The rifle looks to have been refurbished. Maybe during service, but also after having been sold surplus. That wood filler on the right side, below the receiver ring?
Missing its forward sling swivel.

 

[sigrunes]

If you can get it for $400-$450 I think that's fair for both of you IMHO.

 

[1bigrn]

The rifle looks to have been refurbished. Maybe during service, but also after having been sold surplus. That wood filler on the right side, below the receiver ring?
Missing its forward sling swivel.

I don't think it's filler. It's just a dent in the wood. But your probably right about the refinishing.
Would anyone have a front sling swivel they would like to part with?

 

[cantom]

Nobody noticed that the entire safety assembly is missing?

I wouldn't go over $400 personally.

It isn't entirely original looking.

Make sure it says No5MkI on the receiver side.

Make sure the bore is shiny and clean and not dark, like The Black Hole of Calcutta.

Be warned, as someone else already said, they kick like a beyotch.

I think that conical flash hider acts like a jet engine nozzle, pushing back...

 

[1bigrn]

The serial number on the receiver and bolt match. #S2743 . The Rifling is nice and bright, metal looks good.
Can the serial number tell me anything.