This is the last of the line of .303 caliber bolt action rifles from Lee-Enfield to be issued to British forces, the Rifle no5 mk1, also known as the Jungle Carbine, due to it being specifically designed for the war in the Far East and Burma.       Production began in March 1944, and finished in December 1947.  Manufactured at ROF Fazakerley, in Lancashire, this rifle is a genuine No5 and marked No5 MK1 (F) 4/47 followed by the serial number. Lovely undamaged lightly polished hardwood furniture, with only a few light marks, matching serial numbers to bolt, breech, forestock and magazine, and very good metalwork retaining almost all the original finish. Fitted with correct 800yd vernier ladder sights and genuine webbing sling. Cocks and dry fires, with detachable 10-round magazine. Inert .303 bullets are not included, but are shown to compliment this classic weapon. These inert cartridges are available at £1.50 each in the 'Inert Ammunition' section. Deactivated in the UK with Certificate to UK specification. 

 Our Price £625.00