^Lot 1356 BRITISH NO.5 MKI BOLT ACTION "JUNGLE CARBINE".

Cal. 303 Brit. S# P5144. Bbl. 20 1/2" with British sale proofs & flash hider. Blade front sight with protective ears. Aperture ladder rear sight graduated to 800yds. Bolt & mag have been arsenal renumbered to match receiver. No other visible numbers on parts. Left side of receiver has No. 5 MKI & ROF markings with 7/45 date. Receiver ring has crown "BNP" proof. Left side of socket has "ENGLAND" export marking. Metal has a gray appearance. Hardwood stock set with removed sling provisions. Bayonet lug also ground off & removed. MAGS: 1-10 rd. force matched to receiver. CONDITION: wrist of stock has an altered shape that is notably thinner behind action. Stock has an overall sanded appearance with several long scratches on right side of butt, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal has a dark gray appearance with scattered traces of Suncorite finish, scattered oxidation, handling marks & edge wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore has strong rifling but some scattered frosting. (26-1366/MJC). CURIO. $400-600.