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Jungle Carbine rifle

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1945 - 1946

Overview

BSA (Shirley factory) No.5 . 303 Jungle carbine with original flared muzzle

Historical information

BSA No. 5 Mk I "Jungle Carbine" manufactured by the Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-205-2025.141

Width

1000 mm

Height or length

170 mm

Inscriptions and markings

"M47C"

Contextual information

This is a rare example for civilian use having retained its flared muzzle (flash hider)

Year

Last modified

Sunday, 15 February, 2026

Completeness

83

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BSA (Shirley factory) No.5 . 303 Jungle carbine with flared muzzle

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