Clearance! Lee-Enfield No.5 Mk I "Jungle Carbine" – ROF Fazakerley,303 Brit

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Basic Information:

Model: Lee-Enfield No.5 Mk I “Jungle Carbine”

Manufacturer: ROF Fazakerley (Royal Ordnance Factory, Fazakerley)

Date of Manufacture: February 1945 (marked “2/45”)

Serial Number: H2892 – Matching on receiver and barrel

 Markings:

Left Side of Receiver:

No5 MK1 ROF (F) – Denotes production by ROF Fazakerley

2/45 – Indicates manufacture in February 1945

H2892 – Full serial number, matching the barrel

Barrel Markings:

Matching serial number H2892

Caliber: .303 British

BNP civilian proof marks – Suggests this rifle was legally decommissioned and entered the British surplus market post-war

🛠 Condition & Structural Analysis:

Mechanically Complete: All existing components are structurally sound. Receiver, barrel, and internal action are in solid condition with no cracks or mechanical damage. Surfaces show uniform age-appropriate patina and preserved military finish.

Currently, the rifle functions and shoots properly; however, some parts were removed by the previous owner.

Compared to a complete original factory configuration No.5, the missing parts at minimum include:

Front sight assembly

Rear sight unit

Upper handguard

Front handguard retaining band and screw

Rear handguard ring

Rear sling swivel at buttstock

Stock: Original hardwood stock remains intact with classic wartime character. No cracks or major defects. Surface shows light handling wear, consistent with field use.

Restoration or Custom Build Potential: This rifle makes an excellent candidate for historical restoration or for conversion into a scoped shooter. With key parts readily available, collectors and enthusiasts can bring it back to original configuration or customize to modern specs.