My new "pawn shop special" No.5 carbine, part 2

rondog · 10-19-2009, 03:51 PM

You may recall my thread on the No.5 MK.1 Jungle Carbine that I found in a pawn shop for $150. http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/enf...5-carbine.html (My new "pawn shop special" No.5 carbine!)

I found all the parts for the rear sight assembly, removed the scope and mount, and now have a proper rear sight. The three holes in the receiver for the scope mount are a drag, but they don't bother me that much. And hey, I can put the scope back on in minutes!

Took it to the range this weekend, and didn't do too bad for the first time out with her. Range was probably 30-35 yards or so, I didn't measure it. PRVI Partisan ammo. Definitely minute-of-helmet accuracy. There's a couple of .22lr holes here too from the grandkid.

Before we left, one of the 100 yard ranges opened up, so I tried a few at 100 yards off the beanbag. This shows 9 hits, but I only fired five off the bag, the other five were fired standing and off-hand. One was a flyer to who-knows-where.

Notice the three holes touching. I'm not going to claim any great feats of marksmanship or great deeds by the rifle, but there they are. And I actually have it on video too, but the video is pretty rough. My camera weighs about as much as a fart, and the tripod weighs even less. It was pretty windy, and the wind shook the camera pretty bad. Zoomed out to 100 yards, the video shakes pretty bad.

The video needs editing, and I don't know how to do that. But it shows those three holes appearing in the first five rounds fired off the bag. So, I guess Lil' Bubba is a pretty good rifle! Shoots better than this old man with poor eyesight, using a battle sight. Maybe I'll put the scope back on and give 'er another round. I know of an indoor 100 yard range in Denver that isn't windy!

Alan De Enfield · 10-20-2009, 02:35 AM

Nice one -
Mine shot 2" to the right at 100yds - just move the front sight across a bit and you'll be on the bull.

rondog · 10-20-2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan De Enfield

Nice one -
Mine shot 2" to the right at 100yds - just move the front sight across a bit and you'll be on the bull.

The front sight is already moved to the left some, I hate to move it more. But maybe just a tad...

thrillbilly · 10-20-2009, 03:08 AM

Lookin good rondog! I need to pick up a enfield I reckon...I remember when the .303 was real cheap, guess it's higher and harder to find now (like everything else).

madcratebuilder · 10-22-2009, 06:19 AM

You got a good shooter. You can plug the scope mount holes and they almost disappear.

rondog · 10-22-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by madcratebuilder

You got a good shooter. You can plug the scope mount holes and they almost disappear.

Actually, I'm thinking of putting the scope back on so I can see what I'm shooting at. It's already been done, so it's not like I'm commiting sacrilege or anything by modifying the rifle. The scope and mount will fit with the rear sight installed, I don't know why they removed the rear sight to begin with.

I didn't buy it to hang on the wall, I want to shoot it. And I don't think it looks all that terrible with glass on it. Hitting what you're shooting at is always more fun, IMO.

Hell, since it's already "ruined" by the scope mount holes, maybe I'll refinish the whole thing and make it look new. Maybe.

timberlord · 10-22-2009, 03:21 PM

I agree with ya,
Since it's already D/T'd you might just as well use them when you want.
Maybe get some blued screws to put in the holes when the scope is not in use.

Good shootin' !

Archetype_wyo · 10-22-2009, 03:26 PM

Is there any place that regularly stocks Enfields of any model?

Laufer · 11-04-2009, 01:56 AM

Archetype_wyo: Have you ever run into "Joesalter.com"?

Their prices can range from about medium to maybe a bit high.
Bought my first LE from him in April, but my latest two were from recent Batesville and Memphis gun shows, only in order to save $60-90 in shipping/FFL fees.
They have heaps of LEs (more #5s than last spring)-just checked his website, and his #5 is identical to mine, at about $50 more.

They stock a very large selection of rifles, handguns and other militaria.
He imports many items from his Canadian business into the NH location

His nice selection of well-illum. photos for each gun (very accurate description for mine) put his items in a totally different class from many at GB.
If this is too long/boring, my apology.

rondog · 11-04-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laufer

Archetype_wyo: Have you ever run into "Joesalter.com"?

Their prices can range from about medium to maybe a bit high.
Bought my first LE from him in April, but my latest two were local, only in order to save $60-90 in shipping/FFL fees.
They have heaps of LEs (more #5s than last spring)-just checked his website, and his #5 is identical to mine, at about $50 more.

They stock a very large selection of rifles, handguns and other militaria.
He imports many items from his Canadian business into the NH location

His nice selection of well-illum. photos for each gun (very accurate description for mine) put his items in a totally different class from many at GB.
If this is too long/boring, my apology.

Don't apologize, that's great info! Thanks!

Laufer · 11-05-2009, 12:27 AM

You're welcome rondog.

Told a guy (up in VT or NH) on another website about "Joesalter" and he said that his wife hates me, and that is fine with me. Lucky guy to live near such a business.

Spreading my very limited gun gospel to benefit others. Still kind of new at this, but realize the shortcomings of some info and most photo selections on "GB" etc. It might not be worth it, saving $50 or even $100 with incomplete 'intell'.

rondog · 11-05-2009, 12:49 AM

Joesalter's prices seem pretty high, but I get the feeling that he only deals with genuine articles in top condition. I imagine you'd get the best available from there. Just my gut feeling.

10-19-2009, 03:51 PM	#1
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,296	My new "pawn shop special" No.5 carbine, part 2 - the range report You may recall my thread on the No.5 MK.1 Jungle Carbine that I found in a pawn shop for $150. http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/enf...5-carbine.html (My new "pawn shop special" No.5 carbine!) I found all the parts for the rear sight assembly, removed the scope and mount, and now have a proper rear sight. The three holes in the receiver for the scope mount are a drag, but they don't bother me that much. And hey, I can put the scope back on in minutes! Took it to the range this weekend, and didn't do too bad for the first time out with her. Range was probably 30-35 yards or so, I didn't measure it. PRVI Partisan ammo. Definitely minute-of-helmet accuracy. There's a couple of .22lr holes here too from the grandkid. Before we left, one of the 100 yard ranges opened up, so I tried a few at 100 yards off the beanbag. This shows 9 hits, but I only fired five off the bag, the other five were fired standing and off-hand. One was a flyer to who-knows-where. Notice the three holes touching. I'm not going to claim any great feats of marksmanship or great deeds by the rifle, but there they are. And I actually have it on video too, but the video is pretty rough. My camera weighs about as much as a fart, and the tripod weighs even less. It was pretty windy, and the wind shook the camera pretty bad. Zoomed out to 100 yards, the video shakes pretty bad. The video needs editing, and I don't know how to do that. But it shows those three holes appearing in the first five rounds fired off the bag. So, I guess Lil' Bubba is a pretty good rifle! Shoots better than this old man with poor eyesight, using a battle sight. Maybe I'll put the scope back on and give 'er another round. I know of an indoor 100 yard range in Denver that isn't windy! __________________ I child-proofed my house, but they still keep getting in! Last edited by rondog; 10-19-2009 at 03:59 PM.

10-20-2009, 03:08 AM	#4
thrillbilly Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ozark Hill Country Posts: 2,611	Lookin good rondog! I need to pick up a enfield I reckon...I remember when the .303 was real cheap, guess it's higher and harder to find now (like everything else). __________________ *" I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on."* John Wayne

10-22-2009, 03:21 PM	#7
timberlord Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 412	I agree with ya, Since it's already D/T'd you might just as well use them when you want. Maybe get some blued screws to put in the holes when the scope is not in use. Good shootin' ! __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...LongStamp1.jpg

10-22-2009, 03:26 PM	#8
Archetype_wyo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo, Wyo Posts: 1,731	Is there any place that regularly stocks Enfields of any model? __________________ The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun. —Patrick Henry

11-04-2009, 01:56 AM	#9
Laufer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Down south. Posts: 547	Archetype_wyo: Have you ever run into "Joesalter.com"? Their prices can range from about medium to maybe a bit high. Bought my first LE from him in April, but my latest two were from recent Batesville and Memphis gun shows, only in order to save $60-90 in shipping/FFL fees. They have heaps of LEs (more #5s than last spring)-just checked his website, and his #5 is identical to mine, at about $50 more. They stock a very large selection of rifles, handguns and other militaria. He imports many items from his Canadian business into the NH location His nice selection of well-illum. photos for each gun (very accurate description for mine) put his items in a totally different class from many at GB. If this is too long/boring, my apology. Last edited by Laufer; 11-05-2009 at 12:16 AM.

10-20-2009, 02:35 AM	#2
Alan De Enfield Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eastern England Posts: 278	Nice one - Mine shot 2" to the right at 100yds - just move the front sight across a bit and you'll be on the bull.

10-22-2009, 06:19 AM	#5
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 2,395 Images: 3	You got a good shooter. You can plug the scope mount holes and they almost disappear. __________________ Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

11-05-2009, 12:27 AM	#11
Laufer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Down south. Posts: 547	You're welcome rondog. Told a guy (up in VT or NH) on another website about "Joesalter" and he said that his wife hates me, and that is fine with me. Lucky guy to live near such a business. Spreading my very limited gun gospel to benefit others. Still kind of new at this, but realize the shortcomings of some info and most photo selections on "GB" etc. It might not be worth it, saving $50 or even $100 with incomplete 'intell'. Last edited by Laufer; 11-05-2009 at 12:32 AM.

11-05-2009, 12:49 AM	#12
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,296	Joesalter's prices seem pretty high, but I get the feeling that he only deals with genuine articles in top condition. I imagine you'd get the best available from there. Just my gut feeling. __________________ I child-proofed my house, but they still keep getting in!