Lee Enfield Jungle Carbine accessories

[Hz1098]

I'm looking to get a sling and some stripper clips for a Lee Enfield Mk. 1 No. 5 (Jungle Carbine). Any info on what is correct for the sling and where to find one would be a big help. Not sure if there are any stripper clips to stay away from or if they are even necessary. I would also like to get my hands on a bayonet but I understand they are very pricey. Never fired it but I found an old box of Remington ammo. What's the best thing to shoot out of it?

 

[earlthegoat2]

Standard ammo is best. Factory stuff can be had in what was close to the British Mk. VII military ammo so your sights will be on point with the ammo fired.

I used Remington UMC out of my No 4 Mk 1 and it hit right on at 75 with the primary battle sight.

Just be sure if you reload to not make them any hotter than factory as Lee Enfields are prone problems from heavy loading.

 

[DougW]

The remington ammo will work fine in your #5mk1. Federal, Sellier & Beloit, Hot Shot, Wolf, etc all make good ammo for the Enfield. As you saud, a vintacge bayo will probably cost more than your rifle did.

Slings and strippers can be had from Sarco. The #5 used the #4 and #1 sling. Strippers ae not too hard to come by. Surplus HXP, South African, DAC, etc might be had at gun shows with chargers (as the British called strippers). Have fun!

 

[nathan]

Prvi Partizan .303 Brit are plentiful . I fired the 180 gr SP in my No 4 Mk 1 and it grouped very well less than 2 inches at 100 yds.

 

[Robert]

Sling
http://www.ima-usa.com/nation/briti...itish-enfield-web-khaki-sling-wwii-dated.html

Bayonet
http://www.ima-usa.com/nation/briti...e-bayonet-w-scabbard-new-collector-grade.html

Chargers,stripper clips, can be found by the ton on Ebay as well.

 

[Ignition Override]

Surplus .303 dried up 'on line' from April '09 (when Samco sold out) until about seven months later. It had been about .25-.35/round.

When it reappeared at SOG, Classicarms and maybe two other places, it was listed at about .50/round.
I've bought reloadable (five times or more) Prvi Partizan for about .60/round total-shipped. It was a very simple choice, having reloading gear.

I learned reloading for just the .303 caliber, because the "Jungle Carbine" is still my favorite gun, despite acquiring my first Garand last summer.

 

[Ignition Override]

Pardon the double. Never even saw which key causes this 'worm hole'.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Evil bay has a good selection of Enfield slings, clips and bayonets. You can get a RFI reproduction bayonet for about $50-70, originals run $150 plus.

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_tr...&_nkw=enfield+sling&_sacat=See-All-Categories

 

[WardenWolf]

Aren't the Jungle Carbines very inaccurate due to the barrel not being properly attached or something? I know there's ONE Lee Enfield "Jungle Carbine" variation that has a very bad reputation.

 

[jdh]

No, that was a rumor started as an excuse to drop the No 5 and try to get a semi-auto rifle.

I have one of the RFI reproduction bayonets that I could part with if interested.

 

[earlthegoat2]

The "floating zero" you are referring to is somewhat of a myth and a legend. Some people swear it exists and others claim to have scientific proof that it does not exist.

Either way it is still a good rifle that I wish I had.

I tend to not believe in the floating zero thing either.

 

[hiawatha]

If you're reloading for The No. 5 (or any .303 Enfield), your cases will last longer if you neck size only. The locking lugs being at the rear of the bolt allows the cases to stretch some the first time they're fired. If you full-length resize, they'll stretch every time. Neck sizing prevents most stretching after the first firing.

 

[Joe in fla]

You asked:
Aren't the Jungle Carbines very inaccurate due to the barrel not being properly attached or something? I know there's ONE Lee Enfield "Jungle Carbine" variation that has a very bad reputation.

The one that you need to watch out for are the barn jobs made by Santa Fe, in El Monte, Ca. They were made from another model (I forget which one) and the conversion was poorly done and many of the source rifles were already worn out before being converted.

 

[kimbershot]

bought a jungle carbine about 30 yrs. ago. mint--all nos. matched. also bought ammo for pennies per round. rifle was a blast too shoot--and i mean a blast. flame about 2ft. and booom!! for a report. as far as accuracy--didn't really matter as it was cool. anyway, as far as parts, pieces etc., i have seen them at new england gun shows in springfield, ma. you can do a google and follow enough links to go blind--you will find what you are looking for. good luck and have fun.

 

[DougW]

5 shots at 100 yards, sandbags on the bench, my reloads:



The rifle:

 

[Ignition Override]

Some stories emerged about the wood absorbing moisture, maybe warping a bit in the nasty heat of Burmese ('Myanmar') jungles in '44-'45.
Aussie and British guys seem to have described this on surplus rifle websites.
There were also a number of #5s used in the '56 Brit/Aussie campaign against Malaysian Communist guerrillas.

Many which were imported by C.I.A. from Malay. (many have the shiny, very dark brown finish) were found to have deep, dangerous rust hidden by the wood.
Only the front barrel band and two other screws need to be removed, to remove the trigger group and inspect the barrel/action.

And to buy a 'ladder sight' to replace the 300/600 flips sights on my Longbranch #4, it cost me about $40 from "Liberty Tree Collectors".
They might have other helpful accessories.
My "Jungle Carbines" are the most fun I've had with any bolt-action rifle (except .22 ammo prices), and the light weight/handiness makes it as fun as my Garand.