Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this outstanding bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF), Fazakerley No.5 MKI “Jungle Carbine”!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF), Fazakerley
Model: No.5 MKI “Jungle Carbine”
Serial: V6095
Date of Manufacture: 1946
Caliber: .303 British
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 20 1/2" to the end of the Flash Suppressor
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Folding Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock and Forend
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is stamped “No.5 MK ROF (F) 4/46 V6095”. The left side of the band -above the trigger- is stamped “ENGLAND”. The top of the receiver is stamped with a "Crown over BNP" proof mark.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Rifle No. 5 Mk I, better known as the “Jungle Carbine,” was a bolt-action carbine derived from the British Lee–Enfield No. 4 Mk I and specifically tailored for the challenges of jungle warfare. Drawing on hard-won lessons from the Pacific War, British designers concluded that a shorter, lighter rifle was essential for mobility in dense terrain. Entering production in March 1944 and manufactured until December 1947, the Jungle Carbine quickly established itself as a compact, hard-hitting weapon well-suited to close-quarter fighting in tropical environments—hence its enduring nickname. Beyond World War II, it saw extensive service in numerous colonial and postcolonial conflicts, including the Indonesian National Revolution, the Malayan Emergency, and the Vietnam War, remaining in frontline use well into the 1960s. Even after its official service life ended, the No. 5 surfaced in later secessionist struggles such as the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Bougainville conflict, cementing its reputation as one of the most distinctive and widely used Enfield variants of the 20th century.
Model: No.5 MKI “Jungle Carbine”
Serial: V6095
Date of Manufacture: 1946
Caliber: .303 British
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 20 1/2" to the end of the Flash Suppressor
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Folding Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock and Forend
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is stamped “No.5 MK ROF (F) 4/46 V6095”. The left side of the band -above the trigger- is stamped “ENGLAND”. The top of the receiver is stamped with a "Crown over BNP" proof mark.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Rifle No. 5 Mk I, better known as the “Jungle Carbine,” was a bolt-action carbine derived from the British Lee–Enfield No. 4 Mk I and specifically tailored for the challenges of jungle warfare. Drawing on hard-won lessons from the Pacific War, British designers concluded that a shorter, lighter rifle was essential for mobility in dense terrain. Entering production in March 1944 and manufactured until December 1947, the Jungle Carbine quickly established itself as a compact, hard-hitting weapon well-suited to close-quarter fighting in tropical environments—hence its enduring nickname. Beyond World War II, it saw extensive service in numerous colonial and postcolonial conflicts, including the Indonesian National Revolution, the Malayan Emergency, and the Vietnam War, remaining in frontline use well into the 1960s. Even after its official service life ended, the No. 5 surfaced in later secessionist struggles such as the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Bougainville conflict, cementing its reputation as one of the most distinctive and widely used Enfield variants of the 20th century.
Contents:
This example will ship with one magazine!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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