I found a 'prize' I think

critter44 · September 30, 2009, 01:37 PM

I just purchased from a private party an original .303 Mark 5 Jungle Carbine stamped 3/45. Wood is a bit dinged up but still has the original finish on it and the bore is great. With the gun, I also got a few over 300 rounds of ammo from '60 and '75. I was tickled to get it all for $300.

BTW, the receiver, magazine and stock all have the same serial number.

Hope to get to shoot it soon, perhaps as soon as this afternoon. I'll let you know how it shoots.

CowTowner · September 30, 2009, 02:20 PM

Does the bolt match as well?

critter44 · September 30, 2009, 04:12 PM

The number on the bolt has been buffed or some such and is very hard to read. I'm going to say no on the bolt matching.

Ignition Override · October 1, 2009, 02:31 AM

You did very well. Congratulations.
Bought my second #5 at the Memphis gun show on Sept. 19th.

You might find that with a recoil pad, it feels about like a MN 44, but even if not-it won't hurt.

September 30, 2009, 01:37 PM	#1
critter44 Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2000 Posts: 247	I found a 'prize' I think I just purchased from a private party an original .303 Mark 5 Jungle Carbine stamped 3/45. Wood is a bit dinged up but still has the original finish on it and the bore is great. With the gun, I also got a few over 300 rounds of ammo from '60 and '75. I was tickled to get it all for $300. BTW, the receiver, magazine and stock all have the same serial number. Hope to get to shoot it soon, perhaps as soon as this afternoon. I'll let you know how it shoots. Last edited by critter44; September 30, 2009 at 01:59 PM.

September 30, 2009, 02:20 PM	#2
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 979	Does the bolt match as well? __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearm Safety and Basic Pistol Instructor "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson

October 1, 2009, 02:31 AM	#4
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Posts: 1,560	You did very well. Congratulations. Bought my second #5 at the Memphis gun show on Sept. 19th. You might find that with a recoil pad, it feels about like a MN 44, but even if not-it won't hurt. Last edited by Ignition Override; October 3, 2009 at 09:45 PM.

September 30, 2009, 04:12 PM	#3
critter44 Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2000 Posts: 247	The number on the bolt has been buffed or some such and is very hard to read. I'm going to say no on the bolt matching.