2383A SPORTERIZED BSA "1945" DATE NO. 5 MK I BOLT ACTION

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This item SOLD at 2024 Jul 23 @ 13:15UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD
JUNGLE CARBINE. Cal. 303 Brit. S# 5931. Bbl. 20 1/2". No. 5 Mk I bolt action jungle carbine manufactured by Birmingham Small Arms in 1945. The left side of the receiver wall is electro-penciled "No. 5.Mk I.", w/ BSA's manufacturer code "M/47C" above "ENGLAND/ 1945" & the serial number. Handguard has been removed, w/ a crude dovetail cut into the breech that is fitted w/ a crude square notch rear sight. Front sight "ears" & rear sight ladder assembly have been removed. Wood buttstock & forend have been revarnished. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their arsenal reapplied blue finish, exhibiting some spots of mild wear & thinning, w/ a few areas of mild surface oxidation. Bright bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits scattered marks & minor impressions from storage & handling, but otherwise remains sturdy & serviceable. Left side of stock bears an arsenal repair. (23-2572/MLW). CURIO. $300-500.