No. 5 MK1- who made it? and a bayonet?

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11-10-2009, 10:25 PM
USMCNewdog

No. 5 MK1- who made it? and a bayonet?

List,

I just picked this up from my father, and I was wondering about its history or who made it? All I know is that he told me it was made in India. Is it a WW2 era or something that was made much later?

I checked for any marking and what I do find isnt easily read, so I took a few photos in hopes that someone can help.

I am also interested in a bayonet for it. It doesnt have to be an original, I just like to have bayonets for my old surplus rifles :) Anyone know a good source for a reasonably priced one?

Thanks in advance. Mike
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...o5MK1007-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...o5MK1002-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...o5MK1003-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...o5MK1005-1.jpg
11-11-2009, 03:01 AM
Alan de Enfield

It appears to be a No5 Mk1 (commonly called Jungle carbine) it was manufactured at the Fazakerly factory near Liverpool England.

Original bayonets are scarce and fetch around $200 US
There are repro bayonets out there, most are Indian copies, some fit and some dont.
11-11-2009, 04:37 AM
Beerhunter

The current crop of RFI bayonets from IMA seem to be quite good.
11-11-2009, 04:45 AM
Steve H. in N.Y.

And yes, it's a WWII era rifle. They were made from 1943-47.
11-11-2009, 06:57 PM
USMCNewdog

Allan and Steve thanks for the quick responses. What are these markings and how do you know where it was made? I wont be buying another because the ammo isnt has cheap as I would liek and I doub t it will be fun to shoot!!! BUT I am very interested in these old rifle, I have been collecting several WW2 rifles this year :)
11-11-2009, 11:16 PM
emcon5

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...o5MK1002-1.jpg

ROF (F) = Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley

So no, not made in India.

Some good background info here:
No5 MkI Rifle
11-12-2009, 07:09 PM
rondog

I have one, and it IS fun to shoot! ALL guns are fun to shoot!
11-12-2009, 07:55 PM
Bindi2

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Originally Posted by USMCNewdog

Allan and Steve thanks for the quick responses. What are these markings and how do you know where it was made? I wont be buying another because the ammo isnt has cheap as I would liek and I doub t it will be fun to shoot!!! BUT I am very interested in these old rifle, I have been collecting several WW2 rifles this year :)

I use one as a work rifle and hunting rifle. I get more fun out of it than others i use. If ammo is too dear, reload that will give more satisfaction:thup: