1539

Fazakerley NO. 5 Mk I .303 SN: Z1562

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Fazakerley NO. 5 Mk I .303 SN: Z1562
Jungle Carbine' British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured at the Royal Ordnance Factory in Fazakerley, Liverpool circa 1947. Features a black painted finish, 20.5" barrel, pinned front sight base with protective sight ears, cone style flash suppressor & bayonet lug, dovetailed patridge front sight, receiver mounted, screw adjustable, folding aperture sight graduated to 800 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 smooth wood stocks, no import marks have been observed. Left receiver rail marked "No. 5 MK I (F) 5/47 Z1562", right chamber has British proof, "crown over BMP". Serial number matched on receiver, magazine, stock, and bolt handle. Rifle retains approximately 99% of its black painted finish, bore is excellent/bright, wood is excellent, action is smooth. Like new condition. Comes with Original No. 5 bayonet, maker marked, proofs on the pommel, no scabbard, some light surface rust on the clip point 7 3/4" blade.
NRA Condition-Near Perfect. C&R Firearm.