Any Enfield gurus in the house?

[Cat City Slim]

For many years I have thought that Enfield jungle carbines were really cool. I came across the gun in the photos and had to have it. The action and barrel seem to be original, at least they have the lightening cuts. I think the buttstock is original. I have no idea if the detachable magazine is original or after market gunsmithing. It’s missing the correct rear sight, and has had the replacement rear sight added. I’m not dry knowledgeable about Enfields. Can anyone here provide any insight on what exactly I have?

 

[glassparman]

Magazines are the same as the No 4 Mk1 but yours look original. The rear sights come up on eBay from time to time. Missing the hand guard as well.

Too bad someone etched their name in it. The original name and serial was electro penciled in about the same area. You can see it under "Hood".

Not a total loss though.

Get your parts and go shooting!

 

[rc508pir]

Are you asking the value?

 

[Cat City Slim]

Are you asking the value?

No, mainly just curious as to how much of the rifle is original. I know there are a lot of reproductions of the design.

 

[glassparman]

The reproductions don't have the lightening cuts in them as that would be too expensive. I see now where someone drilled and tapped for a scope and added that ugly rear sight.

Still, a good smith could fill those holes.

I'm a stickler for originality and I would work it back to its former glory.

But if you like it, go shoot it! Or sell it to me, I need another!

I love Enfields and have one of each type except the Savage Lend Lease.

 

[okcBob]

Someone trashed the stock by lacquering it, but the stock does not look original anyway.

 

[cowadle]

What you have here is a Keith Hood signature edition conversion sporter. Don't alter it in any way or you will destroy its collection value.

 

[rocketman]

Your receiver, barrel, bolt handle, and trigger guard have the correct no5 cuts. The stock was most likely cut down no5 but I can't tell from the pictures. The receiver should say No5 and have a 1945 date but I can't see it. You rear sight should be for 800m if you still had it.

I bought a sporterized no5 just like it years back and tried to return it to original. Numrich used to have repro front sight bases and buttplates/pads. I made my replacement furniture out of No4 wood. Liberty tree has a few original parts as well.

Enfield No5 Jungle - Liberty Tree Collectors

 

[Fr Mulcahy]

What you have here is a Keith Hood signature edition conversion sporter. Don't alter it in any way or you will destroy its collection value.

Reference, please?

 

[rc508pir]

Your receiver, barrel, bolt handle, and trigger guard have the correct no5 cuts. The stock was most likely cut down no5 but I can't tell from the pictures. The receiver should say No5 and have a 1945 date but I can't see it. You rear sight should be for 800m if you still had it.

I bought a sporterized no5 just like it years back and tried to return it to original. Numrich used to have repro front sight bases and buttplates/pads. I made my replacement furniture out of No4 wood. Liberty tree has a few original parts as well.

Enfield No5 Jungle - Liberty Tree Collectors

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