Zebra striped No.5 Jungle Carbine
- Category
- Firearms Rifles
- Classification
- Non-restricted
- Action
- Bolt
- Condition
- Very Good
- Manufacturer
- Fazakerley
- Caliber
- 303 Brit.
- Sight
- Elevator Rear Sight
- Capacity
- 10
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
- Model
- Lee Enfield
Price Drop - need make room for more gems...all matching No. 5 dressed in Queensland Maple coming soon...
War time and one of a kind 1946 No.5 Jungle Carbine....dressed in exotic African zebra wood...this is my last one...my previous zebra's sold for 2500.
The Lee-Enfield No. 5 Mk I, nicknamed the "Jungle Carbine," is a shortened and lightened version of the British Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I rifle, primarily used in the post-World War II era, particularly during colonial conflicts like the Malayan Emergency. It was designed for better maneuverability in jungle environments, but it's important to note that its initial design was for airborne forces in Europe.
Key Characteristics:
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Design:
The No. 5 Mk I features a shorter barrel, a lighter overall weight, and a distinctive flash hider, among other modifications, making it more suitable for close-quarters combat and jungle warfare.
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Post-War Use:
While designed for European theaters, the No. 5 Mk I saw its most widespread use in the post-war colonial campaigns in Indochina, and the Malaysian and Vietnam conflicts, earning it the "Jungle Carbine" moniker.
Disclaimer: waiting on front sight from recently placed order and will be included in the sale.
