{"product_id":"british-enfield-no-5-mk-i-jungle-carbine-303-british-all-matching-numbers-excellent-surplus-condition","title":"British Enfield No. 5 Mk I Jungle Carbine – .303 British – All Matching Numbers – Excellent Surplus Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an original British \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLee-Enfield No. 5 Mk I Jungle Carbine chambered in .303 British\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented in excellent surplus condition with matching serial numbers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped during World War II, the No. 5 Mk I was designed as a shorter, lighter alternative to the standard Lee-Enfield No. 4 rifle. Commonly referred to as the “Jungle Carbine,” this distinctive military rifle became associated with British and Commonwealth service in Southeast Asia and other postwar theaters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains the classic features associated with the original No. 5 Mk I, including its shortened military-style stock, distinctive flash hider, protected front sight, adjustable rear aperture sight, detachable box magazine, and rubber recoil pad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle is particularly desirable because of its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematching serial numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an important consideration for collectors of British military firearms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metal surfaces retain a very attractive military finish, while the hardwood furniture displays beautiful coloration and honest service-related handling marks. Overall, this is a particularly attractive example of one of the most recognizable British military carbines of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEATURES \u0026amp; SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e British Military Production\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lee-Enfield No. 5 Mk I\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNickname:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jungle Carbine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .303 British\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bolt Action\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Detachable Box Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSerial Numbers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original-Style Military Hardwood Furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFront Sight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protected Military Front Sight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRear Sight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjustable Aperture Sight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMuzzle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Distinctive No. 5 Flash Hider\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eButtstock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rubber Recoil Pad\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Military Blackened Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent Surplus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Jungle Carbine presents in excellent surplus condition, displaying the honest characteristics expected of an authentic military rifle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metal finish remains attractive, with minor handling wear consistent with age and service. The hardwood stock and handguard display scattered marks, scratches, and color variations while retaining their classic military appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rifle is reported to have all matching serial numbers. The photographs also show military identification markings and the characteristic No. 5 furniture and hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Lee-Enfield No. 5 Mk I remains one of the most recognizable and sought-after variations of the legendary Lee-Enfield rifle family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced during the final years of World War II and used extensively in the postwar era, these rifles represent a fascinating chapter in British military small-arms development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive, matching-number example with excellent surplus presentation and substantial historical appeal!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING TO YOUR FFL!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67863144300621,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/IMG_1229.jpg?v=1793392973","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/british-enfield-no-5-mk-i-jungle-carbine-303-british-all-matching-numbers-excellent-surplus-condition","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}