New Owner of No.5 Mk.1
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Topic: New Owner of No.5 Mk.1
Posted By: Robo
Subject: New Owner of No.5 Mk.1
Date Posted: August 20 2021 at 10:29am
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New to Enfields as well. Need some help sorting out the backstory on this rifle. The
rifle conforms with everything I've read about how the No. 5's are
configured, but the markings are very worn. The SN is intact (U4405) on side of the receiver and is repeated on the barrel. Given the "F 47" present on
bolt (cocker) and front barrel band I'm guessing the rifle was produced
at Fazakerley in 1947. It also has some
interesting "trench art" that doesn't seem likely to pass muster with
Sgt. Major. I know these were used in the Malayan Emergency and Mau Mau
Rebellion conflicts, so maybe that's a possibility. Any help you can give would be appreciated. Here are some of the photos...         |
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Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: August 20 2021 at 7:13pm
| looks to be a no5 by what you showed , the tacks are reminiscent of american indian glorification - no oil just lots of design , the buttstock should have a side ount sling attachment and rubber pad - often deteriorating from exposure , and age ...as am i |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: August 21 2021 at 8:30am
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Amerind, or possibly Middle Eastern decorations. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: August 21 2021 at 9:48am
Your rifle,according to the serial number was made somewhere between 07/45 and 03/46 by ROF(F)
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Robo wrote:Posted By: bubba ho tep
Date Posted: August 21 2021 at 10:30am
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Posted By: bubba ho tep
Date Posted: August 21 2021 at 10:33am
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Posted By: bubba ho tep
Date Posted: August 21 2021 at 10:36am
| Figured I'd spend a wad of time downsizing and blithering through the process of posting these here for comparison. Found this several years ago in a rural area near me. Traded a nice savage 99 in 300 savage and got this and $50 for my efforts. Gave it to my son...he loves it. Only import mark on it is "England" on the L/S of the socket. |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: August 21 2021 at 12:50pm
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That's a pre '68 import stamp. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Robo
Date Posted: August 21 2021 at 1:22pm
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Thanks for your reply. The butt stock conforms with a No. 5. Take heart at least it's hard! |
Posted By: Robo
Date Posted: August 21 2021 at 1:24pm
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Thanks, Hadn't thought of middle eastern. By the wear on this rifle it was either a range rifle or had seen a few tours somewhere. |
Posted By: Robo
Date Posted: August 21 2021 at 1:28pm
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Thanks Goosic. Do you think the "F 47" stamped parts are armorer's replacement parts? |
Posted By: bubba ho tep
Date Posted: August 21 2021 at 1:57pm
| The best of the "early" import markings were a polished spot on the barrel where the used blueing acids to virtually make an ink looking stamp on the buffed area. Had a couple SMLE's and 98k's like that many years ago. They were all under the handguards too !. Just had to buff off that ugly area and touch up blue. |