Excellent condition British Enfield Jungle Carbine. 303 British great brush rifle with adjustable rear sight. Asking $650
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The Rifle No. 5 Mk I, widely known as the British Enfield Jungle Carbine, is a shortened and lightened bolt-action derivative of the Lee–Enfield No. 4 Mk I developed during World War II. Built specifically for greater mobility in dense Asian jungle warfare, roughly 251,368 units were produced between March 1944 and December 1947.
Key Specifications
Caliber & Cartridge .303 British (.303 Mk VII SAA Ball)
Action & Feed System Bolt action, 10-round detachable magazine (loaded via 5-round charger clips)
Unloaded Weight 7 lb 1 oz (3.20 kg) — roughly 1.5 lbs lighter than the No. 4 rifle
Overall Length 39.5 in (1,000 mm) — about 5 inches shorter than the standard No. 4
Barrel Length 18.75 in (476 mm)
Muzzle Velocity 2,250 ft/s (690 m/s)
Effective & Max Sight Range 500 yd (460 m) effective; flip-up aperture sight graduated from 200 to 800 yd
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