Just to check something, No5s

[5thBatt]

There is a 12/43 for sale on GunBroker but the serial number is B4545. Auction # 469894631

If it had a low digit FE prefix s/n then it might be legit & potentially push production back another month or two but with a B prefix, buyer beware!

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A fellow has been trying to sell what is claimed to be a March/44 No.5 with serial #46, and matching numbers.
British Enfield NO. 5 Jungle Carbine Serial #46 : Curios & Relics at GunBroker.com


He's had it on the market for a number of months -- no takers at $1000.

Other than the later forend, all looks legit, even has the early large bolt hole (but a re-numbered bolt) & small aperture rear sight.