Wildalaska
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So I wandered around the gun show up in Wasilla AK, -32F on the highway up there..
Tons and tons (I mean at least 20) Savage 99s... grabbed a set of Hornady Custom 6.5x55 dies (why, I dont reload) for $10..
Then I saw it.
Enfield Jungle carbine?. On left receiver, sort of electropenciled No 5. Mk1.
Only marks on breech is a BNP, crown and sort of a tiny sun. No mark on right side, left side under safety is "M/47C" below that "1945" below that "England" then below that serial number BDXXXX. Magazine marked with same serial number. Micrometer rear sight marked in more than one place with a "B". Bolt is stamped with same number as reciever, bolt head is a "O" also marked with a "M/47C" Frong band marked "M47 A" (no slash) front sight, flash hider combo marked M/47 C". Front handguard has a crack running down the inside, not all the way through (we will get some glue in there). Chamber is scalloped, stamped "M/47 C" on top. Butt is marked under wrist with a Crown an "N" and a G2...the number 772 is on butt. Rubber buttplate is soft, the screws are buggered. Bore is bright with some shadowing in the grooves but very strong. Front handguard is loose, I will tighten it up with some glass or shims...Overall wood would rate 80+%, blue 85% turing to patina. There is an area that looks like it was "welded" on charger guide. No import markings. Top of barrel marked
"BNP 18.5 tons Per ]" and .303 and 2.222
Question one...
What do I have here? I cant say i have studied Enfileds alot to know all the nuances and am gonna research (and post this on GunBoards too)..
#2...Replace buggered screws?
#3 Use it as my car gun?
$3..Paid $270....good deal?
WildnewtoyAlaska
Tons and tons (I mean at least 20) Savage 99s... grabbed a set of Hornady Custom 6.5x55 dies (why, I dont reload) for $10..
Then I saw it.
Enfield Jungle carbine?. On left receiver, sort of electropenciled No 5. Mk1.
Only marks on breech is a BNP, crown and sort of a tiny sun. No mark on right side, left side under safety is "M/47C" below that "1945" below that "England" then below that serial number BDXXXX. Magazine marked with same serial number. Micrometer rear sight marked in more than one place with a "B". Bolt is stamped with same number as reciever, bolt head is a "O" also marked with a "M/47C" Frong band marked "M47 A" (no slash) front sight, flash hider combo marked M/47 C". Front handguard has a crack running down the inside, not all the way through (we will get some glue in there). Chamber is scalloped, stamped "M/47 C" on top. Butt is marked under wrist with a Crown an "N" and a G2...the number 772 is on butt. Rubber buttplate is soft, the screws are buggered. Bore is bright with some shadowing in the grooves but very strong. Front handguard is loose, I will tighten it up with some glass or shims...Overall wood would rate 80+%, blue 85% turing to patina. There is an area that looks like it was "welded" on charger guide. No import markings. Top of barrel marked
"BNP 18.5 tons Per ]" and .303 and 2.222
Question one...
What do I have here? I cant say i have studied Enfileds alot to know all the nuances and am gonna research (and post this on GunBoards too)..
#2...Replace buggered screws?
#3 Use it as my car gun?
$3..Paid $270....good deal?
WildnewtoyAlaska