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

[USMCNewdog]

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

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[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.

[Beerhunter]

The current crop of RFI bayonets from IMA seem to be quite good.

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

And yes, it's a WWII era rifle. They were made from 1943-47.

[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

[emcon5]

ROF (F) = Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley

So no, not made in India.

Some good background info here:
No5 MkI Rifle

[rondog]

I have one, and it IS fun to shoot! ALL guns are fun to shoot!

[Bindi2]

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