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Fazakerly No. 5 Mk I 303 SN: Y6350

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Fazakerly No. 5 Mk I 303 SN: Y6350
'Jungle Carbine'. British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured at the Royal Ordnance Factory in Fazakerley, Liverpool circa 1946. Features a matte black finish, 20.5" barrel, dovetailed front sight base with protective sight ears, cone style flash suppressor & bayonet lug, dovetailed patridge front sight, receiver mounted 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 II (F) 12/46 Y6350", right chamber has British proof, and "England" on the left butt socket. "N E6 under crow cartouche on the underside of wrist. Rifle retains approximately 96% of its black painted finish with edge wear, and handling loss on the triggerguard. Parkerized magazine is very good. Action is smooth, the bore appears excellent/bright with strong rifling. The wood stocks are very good, have been varnished. Comes with correct issue sling.
NRA Condition-Near Excellent. C&R Firearm.