Dear Fellow Enfield Enthusiasts,

I have the good fortune to inherit a very nice looking "Jungle Carbine." Has No.5.Mk.1 on the left side of the receiver. It appears to have been produced in Englandicon in 1945 and has markings of M/47C, England and fainter BD5124 on the left back strap - the strap between the trigger guard and the back of the action - and same number BD5124 on the bolt handle. It also has some BMP under crown markings and 18.5. (which is the barrel length, I believe), .303 and 2.222 Tons PER O" on the exposed part of the barrel. The bore appears very good indeed. It does have the flash suppressor, winged front sight and the bayonet stub. Finally it has a green web sling that has no markings but appears to be original to the piece and it came to me with a 5-shot magazine.

Can any of you provide more info about this piece? And, mostly, I want to know whether or not to let it be a "safe queen" or to shoot it occasionally as my father did? Finally, what should I insure it for? If anyone's interested, I can try to take some photos and upload them to the site. Many thanks in advance.


AQBill
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