Nnumber 5 jungle carbine books

This book covers the british rifle that collectors have come to call the jungle carbine the lee enfield number 5 mark 1. Is there any registry for serial numbers, or any other method of dating when this rifle was made. Original enfield no 5 mk 1 mk1 british jungle carbine butt stock buttstock no. Feb 22, 2016 sante fe jungle carbine mk1 md 12011 golden state arms corp pasadena calif i cant bring myself to discuss why i am no longer in possession of a genuine no. This piece rides in a correct and original mk 2 scabbard with a broad arrow 1945 dated canvas frog. No5mk1 being the rifles proper designation, is also wellknown as the jungle carbine. Wasnt a bad price but between the shipping and the cost, i am hesitant to give it 5 stars. Unfollow jungle carbine to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lee enfield santa fe jungle carbine mississippi gun owners. The 800 yard sight graduation makes about as much sense as the 800m one on our 14.

It focuses on the mark 1 model and its variant parts. All metal is deeply blued and wood grips have a rubbed oil appearance. The paperback of the the number 5 jungle carbine by alan m. No 5 jungle carbine bayonet, this piece is an original bayonet from the march 1945 contract and one of the 42,000 built by viners ltd. Ive searched all the major websites that i know, but maybe there are some hidden places i havent heard of. Check out my previous post entitled lee enfield no. Reproduced in exacting detail from an original bowie bladed bayonet for the enfield no. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. Wwii british no 5 mk i enfield jungle carbine 1945 all matching. I learned a lot abot the operation and the history of the enfield jungle carbine. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item.

Jungle fighting meant that fullsize standard issue rifles needed to be smaller for. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding. The m1 jungle carbine has the same features as the 1944 m1 carbine but with a flash hider and 15round magazine. I was still in dwindling australian use during the 19631966 confrontation conflict with indonesia on the island of borneo. The jungle carbine was replaced with remington mohawk 600 in. Production costs at time of production pounds 88od. Really got to wonder if anyone in the military who decides what to use for a rifle ever has used outside of at range. I have a further book covering the disassembly and assembly of the. The number 5 jungle carbine british firearms 9781880677063. Does anyone know where i could find parts for one of these in canada. A jungle carbine showing sn f 8099 and a date of january 1945. This piece rides in a correct and original mk 2 scabbard with a. The m1 jungle carbines feature many of the same characteristics of the original inland carbines and are manufactured in the usa.

This is an original jungle carbine, not a conversion. Jan 19, 2015 the jungle carbine was replaced with remington mohawk 600 in. I understand your doubts about the originality of my no5, there are a lot of fakes out there and admittedly i did purchase it with little knowledge of the jungle carbine. Magazine capacity 10 rounds capable of 11 with one up the spout. However, after much research since buying it, i have checked it over thoroughly. The work focuses on the mark 1 model and its variant parts, the neverissued mark 2 version, the grenadefiring model, and contemporary competitors. Petrillo, excalibur publications, 1994, 1880677067, 9781880677063, 32 pages. However, modern collectors and shooters have pointed out that no jungle carbine collectorshooter on any of the prominent internet military firearm collecting forums has reported a confirmed wandering zero on their no. No5 mk1 jungle carbine all about enfieldsall about enfields. All users should add our domain to their safe sender list to make sure they get emails. Reserve now and allow at least 4 weeks for delivery.

The flash hider is a conical flashider and is threaded 12 x 28 tpi allowing the use of. There were predecessors such as the no4 mk1 lightened, as well successors, such as the no5mk2, canadian light rifles as well as an australian version, the no6mki and mkii. Unfortunately these rifles may total an entire production of 1500, where as the no5 mk1. The book also provides a general history of the rifles, and as well as a this book covers the british rifle that collectors have come to call the jungle carbine the lee enfield number 5 mark 1. Production began in march 1944, and finished in october 1947. Aug 26, 2014 more fun with my nifty little rainforest carbine. Jungle carbine was an informal term used for the rifle no. Enfield no5 jungle carbine video forgotten weapons. This piece shows a bright, excellent bore and has excellent typical black enamel paint and sound wood which shows an oil finish typical of the era. Im having a jungle carbine restored and this book was excellent. I have been working up cast bullet reloads for them and have also tried some military surplus ammo and federal factory rounds. At what point in the latter rifles life the mounting pads for the no. Gday all, brand new and have something handed down that may be of interest.

It appears that the butt and fore stock is actually off of a no. I know the 5 s were made until a short time after the war. Find out what this particular gun in nra excellent condition is worth. In late 1942 the british infantry weapons development committee began research on a shorter and lighter version of the standardissue rifle, the no. This jungle carbine bayonet has the correct bowie blade bayonet for the enfield no. Neither is in spectacular condition but both have decent wood and bores. Buy the number 5 jungle carbine british firearms by petrillo, alan m. The 8inch blade is made from 1095 high carbon steel and properly tempered to hold a razor edge blade is not sold sharpened. The lee enfield number one rifles british firearms. The work focuses on the mark 1 model and its variant parts, the neverissued mark 2 version, the grenadefiring model, and contemporary competitors from commonwealth countries. Hi folks i have a old rifle i thank is a jungle carbine the info on the receiver is as follow no5 mk1 rof f ftr 1244 with no serial number could anyone tell me for sure what i have havent had the chance to shoot it yet want to try it on moose but this season will stick with my winchester 30 06 any info would be appreciated please by email thank you ken. Wwii british no 5 mk i enfield jungle carbine 1945 all matching this is a harder to find wwii dated jungle carbine with all matching parts including the magazine. Barrel rifling 5 groove twist left hand 1 in 10 or 33 calibers.

Photo about fighting, history, calibre, action, firearm, colonial, jungle, five, bayonet, ammunition, barrel, army. Sante fe jungle carbine mk1 md 12011 golden state arms corp pasadena calif i cant bring myself to discuss why i am no longer in possession of a genuine no. If markings have been scrubbed, start looking for lightening cuts but an unmarked rifle is always questionable on the surface. Number 5 jungle carbine book by alan petrillo gun parts corp. Eligible for free shipping firing pin stop screw, new reproduction. Posted 15 hours ago in rifles by othais with the us firmly in the fight of wwii and russia turning the tide on the eastern front, the british finally had a chance to properly reinforce their former holdings in the far east. Shop for your number 5 jungle carbine book by alan petrillo with numrich gun parts the worlds largest supplier of gun parts.

Although that was always a nickname for the model, it was never called a jungle carbine in official terminology. Price for sale by chocks141 on gunsamerica 963544582. Ok ive got the carbine in my hot little hands and it is a santa fe jungle carbine, ie a fake. The number 5 jungle carbine british firearms by alan m.