Lee Enfield #5 Jungle Carbine value

[fps plus]

I have come across a Jungle Carbine 303 and military firearms are not so much in my wheel house . The metal is all intact and unaltered , it’s going to get sold but really don’t know the value of what they sell for now a days . Can anyone give me an idea pls Thx. There are a few other military firearms i this group but need to identify them .

[icehunter]

$600-$1K..it all depends on condition, is it matching numbers, drilled and tapped,bore condition, is it a actual #5 or a #4 that is made to look like a #5. Is the bayonet lug still intact or cut off..so many things to consider.

[Dean2]

If it is collector quality with all matching SN parts and no alterations a 5 is worth as much as $3,000 depending on if it saw action and where. If it is collector grade and also in great shape, as much as 4000 depending on whether it has been arsenal refurbished, unissued etc. You can learn a lot about the gun from the stamps and proof marks etc. Where it was made, by whom, when etc all impact the overall value.


https://www.fieldandstream.com/lee-e...ungle-carbine/


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee%E2%80%93Enfield

[hogie]

Originally Posted by Dean2

If it is collector quality with all matching SN parts and no alterations a 5 is worth as much as $3,000 depending on if it saw action and where. If it is collector grade and also in great shape, as much as 4000 depending on whether it has been arsenal refurbished, unissued etc. You can learn a lot about the gun from the stamps and proof marks etc. Where it was made, by whom, when etc all impact the overall value.


https://www.fieldandstream.com/lee-e...ungle-carbine/


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee%E2%80%93Enfield

Where did you come up with those numbers?

They are selling for around $1000 . As usual condition and couple of other things will change value. Early ones don't have the metal cap on the stock. FTR will probably be less. Lots of things to look at to make them legit.

A no 1 mkV will be worth more. Rare rifle. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...TNfjD6eXBZLwJa

[Dean2]

Originally Posted by hogie

Where did you come up with those numbers?

They are selling for around $1000 . As usual condition and couple of other things will change value. Early ones don't have the metal cap on the stock. FTR will probably be less. Lots of things to look at to make them legit.

A no 1 mkV will be worth more. Rare rifle. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...TNfjD6eXBZLwJa

A run of the mill issued 5 is probably in the 1000 range. Some of the more rare Lithgo prototypes, English original test design 5s etc hit the higher numbers. I have no idea exactly what fosFPS has so it makes sense for him to understand there is a very wide value range. Also, the price for the rare collectibles is much higher in the states than it is here in Canada. There is a much larger collector base there for the rare ones., or even the regular ones.

[icehunter]

Originally Posted by Dean2

If it is collector quality with all matching SN parts and no alterations a 5 is worth as much as $3,000 depending on if it saw action and where. If it is collector grade and also in great shape, as much as 4000 depending on whether it has been arsenal refurbished, unissued etc. You can learn a lot about the gun from the stamps and proof marks etc. Where it was made, by whom, when etc all impact the overall value.


https://www.fieldandstream.com/lee-e...ungle-carbine/


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee%E2%80%93Enfield

The problem with service is providing provenance as to where it saw service. You can assume,but if you cant provide concrete proof its just a assumption.In Canada the highest #5 price I have seen was $1500.00 and its still for sale after a year. Arsenal refurbs are usually lower in price, even though its part of the history of the rifle it still means it was repaired at some point.

[Pioneer2]

Dean2 said 3 million dollars.

[Whipper Billy]

From the FPS_Plus ad in the Buy & Sell it is described as "a SMLE 303 Jungle Carbine #5 Mk1"

I suspect this is a Lee Enfield No 1 Mk 3 SMLE converted by Golden State Arms Corporation (Santa Fe), Gibbs Rifle Company or Navy Arms to look similar to a Lee Enfield No 5 Mk 1.

The original Lee Enfield No 5 Mk 1 Jungle Carbine was produced from 1944-1947 by Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley and the Birmingham Small Arms Company Shirley with its own lightened receiver and not the SMLE receiver.

[fps plus]

Originally Posted by Whipper Billy

From the FPS_Plus ad in the Buy & Sell it is described as "a SMLE 303 Jungle Carbine #5 Mk1"

I suspect this is a Lee Enfield No 1 Mk 3 SMLE converted by Golden State Arms Corporation (Santa Fe), Gibbs Rifle Company or Navy Arms to look similar to a Lee Enfield No 5 Mk 1.

The original Lee Enfield No 5 Mk 1 Jungle Carbine was produced from 1944-1947 by Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley and the Birmingham Small Arms Company Shirley with its own lightened receiver and not the SMLE receiver.

My mistake if I referenced as SMLE it is Marked No 5Mk1 ROF (F) 9/45 and the serial number which I believe is the Fazakerley . Thx for the info

[Dariouskater]

If you are able to send pics of the rifle and stamps if be happy to dig around and pull up all the information I can find in it for you.
I love trying to trace down the origin of firearms.
I have 2 Enfield and a mosin that I have done this to already

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