Finally a No.5 MK1 - Page 2

Moon · 02-07-2007, 09:28 AM

My grandfather had one of those #5's. I couldn't hit shit with it

5knives · 02-07-2007, 10:13 AM

I lucked out a few years ago and got one in VG+ to Excellent condition, all Matching nnumbers on everything. Figure it's value at about $650+ now.

A. The narrow hard rubber butt plate was NOT a good idea.

B. My zero does wander, but for the first 2-3 shots (and more) are plenty good enough for whitetail hunting. Just not impressive on paper.

C. There IS a right way and a wrong way to load Enfield stripper clips (don't ask how I found that out, I won't tell!).

D. Great little "keepers".

E. You did good!

F. Probably have to settle for either canvas web sling, but you won't be wrong.

G. I've been looking for the right original bayonet at a rational price for 6 years now, no luck so far. With bayonet I figure I'd have a $900 or so package. Good Luck.

Regards,

HorseSoldier176 · 02-07-2007, 01:19 PM

Found this link to bid on a bayonet for the jungle carbine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ADME:B:SS:US:1

RTO · 02-07-2007, 02:00 PM

There was a dealer at the same gun show that had a real (not repro) bayonet w/scabbard for sale for $100, but you had to purchase the $500 carbine to go with it.

RTO · 02-10-2007, 03:52 PM

Here's another photo with a correct sling that RetVet furnished. Thanks Dave!!

RetVet · 02-10-2007, 04:02 PM

You're welcome.

Just one suggestion. I may be wrong, but I believe the hooks on the sling ends should be to the inside. The rivets on the metal tabs tend to be sharp and may scratch the stock. At least I've found that to be the case sometimes. They'll work either way though.

Now you just need the bayonet, but as you've seen, the real deal doesn't come cheap. Enjoy!

RTO · 02-10-2007, 05:08 PM

I don't know which way the hooks go. I just followed the example in the photo of yours.

However the front side of the brass plates are smooth whereas the hooks are rough. The plates look better facing out than the hooks do.

I'll get a bayonet for it too, as I am a patient person. It is on my list of things to find at upcoming gun shows.

Pogo · 02-10-2007, 11:26 PM

That's a nice looking one RTO.

AKWARRIOR · 02-13-2007, 07:17 AM

Very generous of you Retvet she looks perfect now.

tr6r · 06-07-2007, 08:59 PM

Your No.5 MK1 looks to be in great shape. thay are a real blast at the range.

9teen11 · 06-08-2007, 01:04 AM

I found this in the cupboard

RTO · 06-08-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nineteen11

I found this in the cupboard

That bayonet/scabbard looks to be in fine condition. Is it for a #5? Hmmm....maybe I should check my cupboards.

RetVet · 06-08-2007, 04:19 PM

My No5 is my only Enfield lacking the correct bayonet. Guess I need to search the cupboards as well!

Cephus · 06-08-2007, 04:23 PM

Damn that is nice ,Can I check your cupboards !!!!!!!!!!! LOL

9teen11 · 06-09-2007, 03:06 AM

I bought that #5 bayo along with a F-S 3rd pattern dagger & a beaut little puma hunters pal (1960) from a bloke that I dont like for $100. If he had been a decent fellow I would have paid him twice what he asked, but as it was, I just considered it personality compensation.

02-07-2007, 09:28 AM	#16
Moon IncogNegro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,825	My grandfather had one of those #5's. I couldn't hit shit with it __________________ "Thou shalt not be a son-of-a-bitch". Magnus392, from Rules of Chuck 00011

02-07-2007, 01:19 PM	#18
HorseSoldier176 Retired Soldier Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Central PA Posts: 14,148	Found this link to bid on a bayonet for the jungle carbine. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ADME:B:SS:US:1 __________________ Free citizens are armed citizens, but only armed citizens are truly free! Bruce R. Gadbois 2008

02-07-2007, 02:00 PM	#19
RTO Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flarda Posts: 29,581	There was a dealer at the same gun show that had a real (not repro) bayonet w/scabbard for sale for $100, but you had to purchase the $500 carbine to go with it. __________________ 3 Make America Like Florida

02-10-2007, 04:02 PM	#21
RetVet Statistical Error Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 43,673	You're welcome. Just one suggestion. I may be wrong, but I believe the hooks on the sling ends should be to the inside. The rivets on the metal tabs tend to be sharp and may scratch the stock. At least I've found that to be the case sometimes. They'll work either way though. Now you just need the bayonet, but as you've seen, the real deal doesn't come cheap. Enjoy! __________________ ^^^ For entertainment purposes. Use only as directed. ^^^ III

02-10-2007, 11:26 PM	#23
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,980	That's a nice looking one RTO. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

02-07-2007, 10:13 AM	#17
5knives KaBoom Kontrol Modulator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colorado, Western Slope Posts: 16,229	I lucked out a few years ago and got one in VG+ to Excellent condition, all Matching nnumbers on everything. Figure it's value at about $650+ now. A. The narrow hard rubber butt plate was NOT a good idea. B. My zero does wander, but for the first 2-3 shots (and more) are plenty good enough for whitetail hunting. Just not impressive on paper. C. There IS a right way and a wrong way to load Enfield stripper clips (don't ask how I found that out, I won't tell!). D. Great little "keepers". E. You did good! F. Probably have to settle for either canvas web sling, but you won't be wrong. G. I've been looking for the right original bayonet at a rational price for 6 years now, no luck so far. With bayonet I figure I'd have a $900 or so package. Good Luck. Regards,

02-10-2007, 03:52 PM	#20
RTO Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flarda Posts: 29,581	Here's another photo with a correct sling that RetVet furnished. Thanks Dave!!

02-10-2007, 05:08 PM	#22
RTO Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flarda Posts: 29,581	I don't know which way the hooks go. I just followed the example in the photo of yours. However the front side of the brass plates are smooth whereas the hooks are rough. The plates look better facing out than the hooks do. I'll get a bayonet for it too, as I am a patient person. It is on my list of things to find at upcoming gun shows.

02-13-2007, 07:17 AM	#24
AKWARRIOR Gone Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Here and Now Posts: 13,454	Very generous of you Retvet she looks perfect now. __________________ WOLVERINES!!! "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined"-Patrick Henry

06-07-2007, 08:59 PM	#25
tr6r aficionado of C&R's Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 160	Your No.5 MK1 looks to be in great shape. thay are a real blast at the range.

06-08-2007, 01:04 AM	#26
9teen11 PERMANENTLY BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,082	I found this in the cupboard

06-08-2007, 04:19 PM	#28
RetVet Statistical Error Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 43,673	My No5 is my only Enfield lacking the correct bayonet. Guess I need to search the cupboards as well!

06-08-2007, 04:23 PM	#29
Cephus The OLD COOT one and only Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glovers Gap WV Posts: 10,277	Damn that is nice ,Can I check your cupboards !!!!!!!!!!! LOL __________________ FREEDOM ONLY ACCEPTS ONE PRICE AND THAT IS BLOOD

06-09-2007, 03:06 AM	#30
9teen11 PERMANENTLY BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,082	I bought that #5 bayo along with a F-S 3rd pattern dagger & a beaut little puma hunters pal (1960) from a bloke that I dont like for $100. If he had been a decent fellow I would have paid him twice what he asked, but as it was, I just considered it personality compensation.