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B.S.A. Co. No 5 Mk I .303 Brit SN: BK3708

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
B.S.A. Co. No 5 Mk I .303 Brit SN: BK3708
"Jungle Carbine" British military bolt action rifle dated 1947, no importer marks observed. Features black painted finish, some smaller parts matte blued, 20.5" barrel, pinned front sight base with protective sight ears, cone style flash suppressor & bayonet lug, dovetailed patridge front sight, receiver mounted folding aperture sight graduated to 1300 meters, smooth trigger, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, 10 round detachable magazine, sling points, hollowed bolt handle, steel buttplate with rubber recoil pad, and three-piece smooth wood stocks. Matching bolt. The left side of the receiver is marked "No5MK1” and the left side of the butt socket is stamped “M47C ENGLAND 1947 BK3708”. Nitro proofs on barrel are crisp. Bore is good condition with some shine, sharp rifling, dirty, might improve with cleaning. Rifle retains approximately 80% of its black painted finish, with some blemishes and handling marks, scraping on barrel & flash hider reveal gray metal underneath. Wood is very good condition. Includes good condition green cotton web sling & green canvas action cover. Condition is NRA Very Good *** C&R Firearm ***