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There is a visible defect in the bore just inside the muzzle, right under the import mark, but I will look at the stock with a more critical eye. It seems to fit perfectly. I appreciate your advice.

I have a ‘55 Faz with matching bayonet that I purchased in an already cleaned and fired state. Which is why I got a good deal on it, about fifteen years ago.

I’m glad I got the deal, because even...

Very nice!

Thanks guys! I love my No5's! They are fantastic rifles that I find very handy as I'm a lefty rifle shooter. Much easier to manipulate the action from the left on a Lee Enfield action than a Mauser...

Beautiful carbine! No5's are my fave!

Took my 1947 Shirley to the 50-yard range for a few minutes today. Only had some Remington and S&B ball but she did pretty well... Shot pretty good groups for my eyes and fed reliably. I'm VERY...

Wow! That may be academic, but it's still cool as all hell! Doesn't damage the rifle and looks quite nice! He A3 rear sight is very compatible with my eyes... Would make a good brush gun sight for a...

Looks like a genuine No5 receiver to me. I agree that the flashhider looks like a cast repro... Could be a decent shooter I suppose. :)

Cheers,
Chris

Thanks Peter, that's very helpful!

In my avatar I'm shooting my CMP '44 Inland M1 Carbine. It's one of my favorites. It's from the first group of carbines that came in from Italy a few years ago. ...

Jrhead, thanks for the info!

Peter, I'm actually less concerned with the maker of the magazine than I am with the condition of the current magazine itself as it's kind of hammered. It's the only...

This is about as good as I can get with the lens I have...

Cheers,
Chris

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Yeah... I've been perusing it a bit. Great stuff. Also, I think I recognize some names from the Lee Enfield forum I used to frequent in the early aughts.

It's good to be here!

Cool. I'll check it out later tonight.

Where?

Jrhead, is there a typical location for that stamp? I'll take a look for it this evening.

Peter, the helmet is in storage but I'll make an effort to retrieve it soonish... :-)

My Grandfather...

Thanks Don. Yeah, this rifle is definitely one of the jewels in my collection along with my M1 Garand, and my CMP M1 Carbine and 1903A3.

My other No5 is also a CAI import that I bought through AIM...

Thanks for the semantic clarification. I knew the proof marks happened when the rifle left service, but assumed the England mark was done for general export. I didn't realize that it was a US...

It might be a while before I get a chance to try it out. Most of my collection is in exile with my folks along with my small (and getting smaller) stash of HXP while I'm in school.

I might give it...

Hi everybody!

I just joined and wanted to say hi by showing off my newest acquisition, a 1947 BSA Shirley No5 Mk1 that I just found at a local gun shop I frequent. It's extremely clean with...

Hello everybody!

My name is Christopher and I'm a milsurp collector. :wave:

I'm located in Seattle, Washington and though my collection is small (kids, divorce, and graduate school can do that)...