The Number 5 Jungle Carbine (British Firearms) [Paperback]

Alan M. Petrillo (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1880677067 | ISBN-13: 978-1880677063 | Publication Date: July 1, 1994

This book covers the British rifle that collectors have come to call the "Jungle Carbine" - the Lee Enfield Number 5 Mark 1. The work focuses on the Mark 1 model and its variant parts, the never-issued Mark 2 version, the grenade-firing model, and contemporary competitors from Commonwealth countries.

The book also provides a general history of the rifles, and as well as a chapter on the problem of the "wandering zero." 15 photographs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Excalibur Pubns (July 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880677067
• ISBN-13: 978-1880677063
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #913,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > General

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Covers distinguishing characteristics of this scarce model., November 3, 1998

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This review is from: The Number 5 Jungle Carbine (British Firearms) (Paperback)

The Number 5 Jungle Carbine describes the distinguishing characteristics of this model of the SMLE British Enfield Rifle. Original copies of these rifles, based on the Number 4 Mark 1 rifle action, are relatively scarce but many companies are offering replicas made from common full size Number 4 Mark 1 Enfield Rifles. This book provides information to spot a replica or to restore an original to its "as issued configuration". The development history, differences during production and production numbers of the two manufacturers are provided. The "wandering zero" problem is briefly discussed as are comtemporary competitors made on the No. 1 Mark III rifle action.

3.0 out of 5 stars The #5 303 BRIT, February 27, 2008

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Robert L. Armentrout - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Number 5 Jungle Carbine (British Firearms) (Paperback)

The book is small ( pamphlet size ) has good but little info and photos. for example the grenade launcher section is very scarce. even though there are short comings this is a must have reference for 303 BRIT collectors

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars basic #5, August 17, 2006

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John A. Smith "Mr. Mauser" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Number 5 Jungle Carbine (British Firearms) (Paperback)

Basic beginner information.Booklet was not what I hoped but still has some good areas.