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ROF Enfield Lee-Enfield No.5 Mk.I .303 British 18.7-inch

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

The Jungle Carbine, a shortened and lightened Lee-Enfield designed for jungle warfare in the Pacific and Burma campaigns. Notorious for a wandering zero phenomenon caused by its flash hider and lightweight barrel.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: .303 British

Capacity: 10

Year introduced: 1944, UK

Weight: 177.6 oz

Overall length: 39.5"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Jungle Warfare, Military