Guns for Sale - British Enfield No. 5 MK 1 -- Jungle Carbine .303 Bolt Action Rifle, 1945 C&R OK

Seller's Description:
LSB#: 120417em48

Make: Enfield

Model: No.5 MK1

Serial Number: BB4166

Year of Manufacture: 1945

Caliber: .303 British

Action Type: Bolt Action, Magazine Fed

Markings: The left side of the front sight is marked “M/470”, the right side has a “3”. The right side of the barrel is marked with the import data “NO.5 MK.1 U –KING / C.A.I. ST. ALB. VT”. The front barrel band is stamped “M 47A” on the left side. The left side receiver is stamped “No.5 Mk.1” and the left side wrist band is marked “ M/47 / 1945 / BB4166 / PR”. The serial number “BB4166” is stamped on the back of the bolt handle. The brass insert on the left side of the stock is marked “201”. The magazine has numerous stampings and re-stampings, the clear one reads “4305628”

Barrel Length: 20 inches.

Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted with a front battle sight with protected blade, and rear ghost ring with flip up micrometer click elevation adjustable aperture, with graduations reading from 2 to 8.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are dark hardwood ¾ length with numerous dings and dents, the worst being left side in front of the magazine. The LOP measures 13 /12” from the trigger to the center of the rubber buttpad. The stocks rate in about Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Bluing

Finish Originality: Factory original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi shiny though a bit fouled and the rifling is deep. There is no mentionable erosion. The bore could probably use a good deep cleaning.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 40% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows wear from use storage and handling. The front of the barrel beyond the wood shows considerable loss to the finish and has very minor pitting. There is general thinning, handling wear and discoloration. The Screw heads are very good and serviceable with only minor disfiguration. The markings are stamped clearly in most areas but poorly on a few. Overall, this gun rates in about Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this gun.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This is an original “Jungle Carbine” head to toe, not a copy or fake. Made at the end of the big one, these were used in the jungles of Africa, where the rifles would have been too long. It’s features are: 20” barrel, flash hider (sure to scare California lawmakers into thinking it is an assault rifle), rear rubber butt plate, and intricate rear sight. This is my favorite of all the Enfields and there are many. The rubber butt pad was designed to absorb some of the recoil of this lighter rifle, but I think it now has a higher Rockwell reading than the steal beneath it. These were made only for a couple of years so here is your chance to get one before they become even harder to find.

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This rifle can be transferred anywhere in California, and is C&R eligible.

Payment and Shipping Instructions:

Shipping:

UPS Insured shipping will cost $30. To reduce the likelihood of damage during shipping, we may disassemble long guns by removing stocks when it is possible & easy and will not damage the wood or screws. We will also break down takedowns. We have had problems with rough carrier handling breaking the stocks at the wrist, and since we have begun to disassemble, we have not had any breakage. All parts will be individually wrapped. If you would prefer to not have your item disassembled, please let us know as soon as you win the bid. We package all merchandise for shipment on the Monday following the sale.

Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).

This gun can only be shipped to an FFL or C&R, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. Please include a copy of your C&R or your dealer’s license with payment. We will need CFLC numbers for CA FFL’s to ship. We are FFL dealers and comply with all Federal, State and Local laws.

Payment:

Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).

Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.

Successful Bidder Instructions:

You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.

If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.

Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.

Please leave feedback when the gun is happily received, we will leave feedback in return. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, please contact us before leaving negative or neutral feedback. (805) 285-0715

No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.

THIS AUCTION HAS CLOSED.