Zebra wood and Queensland Maple No.5 Jungle Carbine's

Price Drop - need make room for more gems...all matching No. 5 dressed in Queensland Maple has also arrived...I called it "silver back" from the silver top on the buttstock and is bot/reciever matching numbers, and is in original painted black finish.

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:

• 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. 

• 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.